1. Maps and Globes

2. A globe is a model of the earth

3. A map is a drawing . It shows features of the earth

4. Maps have been used for centuries
Maps have been used for centuries. A person who creates map as a profession is called a cartographer.

5. There are different maps for different purposes.
Street Maps
Road Maps
Political Maps
Physical Maps

6. 3 Main Types of Maps
Political – manmade divisions in a Continent or Country
Landform – show features of the land – rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys etc.
Special Purpose – indicate special things

12. Legend Shows the features, labels and symbols
Helps to read and understand maps
May include scale

14. Compass Rose
Shows direction on a map

15. Gazetteer or Index Lists all the maps in an atlas alphabetically
Gives place name, page and a grid reference