Map Tools

What is a map title?

• Tells you what the map is about.

• It's the title of a book.

• Explains the symbols on the map.

Legend/Key

• It is not real.

• the distance between places on a map

• Explains the symbols on the map.

Compass Rose

• Provides the cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate directions.

• Explains the symbols on the map.

• People who study and create maps.

Scale

• Used to determine the distance between places on a map (mi or km).

• Tells you what the map is about.

• It is the legend or key.

What tells you what the map is about and is usually located near the top.

• key

• legend

• map title

What explains the symbols on the map?

• Title

• Scale

• Legend/Key

What provides the cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate directions.

• Legend/Key

• Compass Rose

• Title

What is used to determine the distance between places on a map (mi or km).

• legend

• map title

• scale