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Maps
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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
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KEY
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Boundaries
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Compass Rose
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Cities
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Capital Cities
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Scale Bars
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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
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Small scale map
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Large scale map
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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
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Physical Map
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Political Map
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Special Purpose Map