2.  Title – Tells you what the map is about. Title

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4.  Date - Tells you when the map was created. Date

5.  Why does it matter when the map was created?

6.  Legend/Key – Tells you what symbols, lines, and colors on a map mean. Legend/Key

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8.  Scale – The ratio between the distance on a map and the distance in real life. Scale

9.  How can you measure the distance if you don’t have a ruler?

10.  Compass Rose – Tells you which way north, south, east, and west are. Compass Rose

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13. Shown by: These maps concentrate on a single subject or theme. Shown by: Examples… Name: Types of Maps General Purpose Special Purpose AKA Thematic Physical Political Elevation Physical features Color Contour lines Relief Patterns Boundaries Countries Capitals Major cities States/Territories Color Symbols Font size Rainfall/Climate Vegetation Resources Land use Population Historical Weather Symbol Color

14.   Get a piece of graph paper  Write your name at the top and number your page as 7 in your ISN.  Draw a map of your “dream room” & include the 5 parts of a map.  Be neat and use a ruler. Make sure you are using the grid lines to help you with scale.  What you don’t finish becomes homework, due on Tuesday!!!  This will count as a minor grade. Dream Room Activity

15.  (in feet)