Elements of Maps & Related Vocabulary

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Elements of Maps & Related Vocabulary 6th Grade World Cultures

Cartographer A person who makes maps

Physical Relating to the surface of the earth- the landforms, glaciers, rivers, oceans etc…

Political The way the earth is marked up into countries by man made boundaries.

Thematic Map A map that shows a particular theme, or topic, such as population or economy of an area.

More Thematic Maps

Compass Rose A tool on a map showing cardinal (N, S, E, W) and intermediate (NE, NW, SE, SW) directions.

Cardinal Directions Four main parts of a compass rose: NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST

Intermediate Directions The points of a compass rose that fall between the four cardinal points (e.g. Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest)

Key/Legend An explanation of the symbols used on a map

Scale The relationship between the distance on a map and the actual distance on Earth’s surface

Elevation The height of land above sea level

Title A title of a map is the name or subject of the map.

What’s Missing?

What’s Missing?

What’s Missing?

What’s Missing?

What is a Continent? Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land…

Including….

….as well as….

….and finally.

What is a Country? A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory WITHIN A CONTINENT.

What is a State/Territory? A territory considered as an organized political community under one government. A territory is an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

What is a City/Town? A place where people live that is larger or more important than a town : an area where many people live and work WITHIN A STATE/TERRITORY.