Map features are the different elements that help us understand and interpret maps. These features include the title, key (or legend), compass rose, scale, and different symbols. Learning about these features allows us to accurately read maps and understand the information they present, such as locations, distances, and directions. Mastering map features is like unlocking a secret code to the world around us! πΊοΈ
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Compass Rose | A. Explains the symbols used on a map |
| 2. Map Scale | B. Shows directions (North, South, East, West) |
| 3. Map Key (Legend) | C. Shows the relationship between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground |
| 4. Title | D. The subject of the Map. |
| 5. Symbols | E. Pictures or drawings that represent real things or places. |
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Complete the paragraph using the words provided: direction, key, scale, title, symbols.
Every map has a ________ that tells you what the map is about. The ________ explains what the ________ on the map mean. A compass rose shows ________. The ________ helps you measure distances on the map.
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Imagine you are creating a map of your neighborhood. What are three important features you would include on your map, and why?
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