All About Maps

This map feature tells what area the map will cover.

• map title

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• inset

This map feature explains the symbols, colors and lines on the map.

• map title

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• inset

This map feature tells how a measured space relates to actual distance on Earth

• map title

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• inset

This map feature shows the cardinal and sometimes ordinal directions on the map

• map title

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• inset

This map feature shows more detail for a smaller area of the map, like a city.

• map title

• map key

• scale bar

• compass rose

• inset

Which three of the following are true about map projections?

• They are more accurate than globes

• They convert the round Earth into a flat map

• They distort some aspects to show others more accurately

• There is only one type of map projection

• Cartographers choose the projection based on the

  purpose of the map

Which of these scales would be an example of a large scale map?

• 1 inch = 100,000 miles

• 1 inch = 1,000 miles

• 1 foot = 1 foot

• 1 inch = 10 miles

Which of these scales would be an example of a small scale map?

• 1 inch = 1 km

• 1 inch = 1,000 miles

• 1 foot = 1 foot

• 1 inch = 10 miles

This type of map shows human made features, like borders

• Political Maps

• Physical Maps

• Thematic Maps

This type of map shows natural features and relief

• Political Maps

• Physical Maps

• Thematic Maps