Map Reading Revision

Map Reading Revision 7-6

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Exam Topics ( map reading)

• What is a map?

• Types of photograph?

• The five basic map features ( compass, scale,title,key and border)

• The importance of a map

• The sixteen point compass

• Compass direction ( using the sixteen point compass to find direction)

• Difference between maps and photographs

Exam topics( content)

• What is geography?

• The two branches of geography (human and physical geography)

• The importance of geography

• The three aspects of geography

• Where can geography take you?

• Careers in geography

• Data ( types of sources and tools used to collect data)

Objectives

• Define and use correctly the terms; map, compass, scale and key

• Discuss the importance of maps Explain the difference between a map, photograph and a plan

• Interpret a map using the symbols and abbreviation in the key

• Draw and label the sixteen point compass

Multiple Choice

How many basic map features are they?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

Multiple Select

Select all the basic map features below

• Key

• physical features

• compass

• Road

• Title

Open Ended

State two differences between a map and a plan.