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Parts
of a
Map
Parts of a Map:
•Most maps have the following six
elements (parts), which help us
read and understand what the
map is trying to represent
1. Title
• The title explains the subject of the
map and gives you an idea of what
information the map conveys
2. Compass Rose
The compass rose shows you
directions on a map
Cardinal directions are north,
south, east, and west
Intermediate directions are
northeast, northwest, southwest,
and southeast
Compass Rose
You can remember the order of the directions with
this saying… starting at the top and going around
clockwise: Never Eat Soggy Waffles
(north) (east) (south) (west)
Map Parts
3. LABELS
Labels are words or phrases
that explain features on the
map
A legend or key lists and
explains the symbols and use
of color on the map
5. SCALE
Scale shows the ratio between
a unit of length on the map
and a unit of distance on the
earth
6. Colors
•Colors represent a variety of
information on a map. The map
legend indicates what the colors
mean.
Life Expectancy Map
Map Parts

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Map Parts

  • 2. Parts of a Map: •Most maps have the following six elements (parts), which help us read and understand what the map is trying to represent
  • 3. 1. Title • The title explains the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys
  • 4. 2. Compass Rose The compass rose shows you directions on a map Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west Intermediate directions are northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast
  • 5. Compass Rose You can remember the order of the directions with this saying… starting at the top and going around clockwise: Never Eat Soggy Waffles (north) (east) (south) (west)
  • 7. 3. LABELS Labels are words or phrases that explain features on the map
  • 8. A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map
  • 9. 5. SCALE Scale shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth
  • 10. 6. Colors •Colors represent a variety of information on a map. The map legend indicates what the colors mean. Life Expectancy Map