1. Maps

2. Parts of a Map Key – explains the symbols used on a map
Boundary Lines – highlights the borders between countries or other regions
Compass rose – a marker that indicates the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west)
Cities – represented by a dot
Capitals – national capitals are represented (usually) by a star with a circle
Scale bar – shows the scale distance used on a map

3. KEY

4. Boundaries

5. Compass Rose

6. Cities

7. Capital Cities

8. Scale Bars

9. Using Scale
Scale – a proportion between the distance on a map and the distance in real life
Small scale maps – shows a large area but not a lot of detail
Large scale maps – show a small area but a lot of detail

10. Small scale map

11. Large scale map

12. Types of Maps
General Purpose Maps – show a wide range of information about an area
Physical maps – shows the location and topography (physical features)
Political maps – show the boundaries between countries or states. Often include human-made features
Special Purpose Maps – emphasize a single idea or particular piece of information

13. Physical Map

14. Political Map

15. Special Purpose Map