1. Map Skills

2. Ask yourself: Why does this map exist? What is its PRIMARY purpose?
Types of Maps
Ask yourself: Why does this map exist? What is its PRIMARY purpose?

3. Physical Map Shows physical features Rivers Lakes Mountains
Oceans etc.

4. Political A map that shows all political boundaries Created by humans!
States
Counties
Cities
Countries
Created by humans!

5. Special Purpose Map A map with a special purpose
Shows specific information

6. Parts of a Map Compass Rose- shows cardinal directions Never Eat Soggy
North
South
East
West
Scale- shows the actual distance/size
Key- tells what
Symbols/pictures/
Colors mean
Never Eat Soggy
Waffles

7. Index: Shows you where to find things on a map
Parts of a map cont..
Index: Shows you where to find things on a map
(gives coordinates)

8. Grid System: help you find things on a map
Use the
coordinates

9. Latitude and Longitude

11. Draw or explain each term
Longitude:
Prime Meridian
Meridians
Latitude:
Equator
Parallels

12. Location Absolute Location 8105 South 3200 West, West Jordan, UT 84088
Absolute location is the exact location of something.
It is given/explained in longitude, latitude, by exact addresses etc.
Joel P Jensen Middle School
8105 South 3200 West,
West Jordan, UT 84088
Degrees North Latitude
Degrees West Longitude

13. Joel P Jensen Middle School
Relative Location
Relative location
Described in relation to other locations. (what is it near?)
Words we can use: near, next to, behind, or in front of.
Joel P Jensen Middle School
JPJ is near Macey’s, the post office, and across the street from the senior living apartments, we’re behind West Jordan High
Salt Lake City
Is in the northern part of Utah, near Bountiful and next to the Wasatch Mountains