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Maps and Globes
Parts of Maps
• Map Key• Compass Rose• Scale
Map KeyExplains symbols presented on the map
Compass RoseShows where the cardinal directions (and sometimes intermediate directions) are positioned.
– Cardinal Directions = North, South, East, West– Intermediate Directions = Those Between
Scale
A measuring line that helps show distance (for example, 1 inch = 100 miles)
Different Kinds of Maps
• Political Maps – show man-made divisions and boundaries
• Physical Maps – show physical features, such as mountains and rivers
• Contour Maps – shows elevation
Different Kinds of Maps, cont.
• Land Use and Resources Maps – show natural resources and ways of life
• Population Density Maps – show average number of people living in an area
• Climate Maps – show information about an area’s rain, snow, temperatures, etc.
What Kind?