1. Parts of a Map

2. Compass Rose Shows you the directions on the map
Cardinal Directions: N, S, E, W

3. Legend:
Also called the “key”
Explains the symbols and use of color on the map

4. Scale:
Shows the ratio between a unit of length on a map and a unit of distance on the earth

5. Ratio Scale: the part written in numbers 1:30,000,000 or 1:62,500
Two Types of Scale:
Ratio Scale: the part written in numbers
1:30,000,000 or 1:62,500
Bar Scale: a particular length on the map = a particular distance on the Earth

6. Small Scale vs. Large Scale
Small scale: shows a large area but without much detail
Small scale = small amount of detail
Large scale: shows a small area with much more detail
Large scale = large amount of detail

7. Large Scale, because it shows more detail

8. Large Scale (shows more detail)

9. Small Scale, because it has a small amount of detail

10. 1: 800
Large scale (if the map is only showing small distances, like 800, then the picture must be of something up close, which makes it large scale)
1:450,000
Small scale (a number that large is going to show a lot of area or distance which means it is small scale)

11. Types of Maps

12. Political
Show state and national boundaries, cities, etc.

15. Physical
Shows physical landscape features such as mountains, rivers, lakes, etc. Can also show elevation using color

17. http://www. freeworldmaps. net/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/scotland

18. Climate
Can show temperature, rainfall, wind, climate zones, etc.

19. http://upload. wikimedia

23. Economic or Resource
Uses symbols and colors to show economic activities and natural resources

26. Road
Shows roads, airports, cities, touristy things Used for navigating

27. http://www. pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions

29. Thematic
Have a specific theme Do not show natural features, cities or political boundaries unless they make the theme of the map more understandable

34. http://geography. about. com/gi/o. htm

36. - Whatever variable the map is about is substituted for land area or distance
Cartogram