UNIT 1 MAPAS AND GLOBES

1. MAPS AND GLOBES

2. WORLD MAPS
We call these lines MERIDIANS

5. GLOBES

6. PARTS OF A MAP
● Maps are tools that show us different places on
Earth.
●

7. TITLE The title explains the subject of the map
and gives you an idea of what information
the map holds and will tell you
Which map has a title?

8. Compass Rose
The Compass Rose shows you directions
on a map
Cardinal directions are- north, south, east,
and west
Intermediate directions are- northeast,
northwest, southwest and southeast

9. Legend/Key
A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use
of color on the map.
There to help you read the map and understand it.
If you are looking for something special, just take a look
at the key and see if it’s there first.

10. SCALESCALE
 Scale shows the ratio between
a unit of length on the map and
a unit of distance of the earth

11. Types of maps

13. STREET MAPS

14. GIVING DIRECTIONS

15. METRO MAP

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