Map Elements

What is a compass rose used for?

• to show locations on a map.

• to show symbols on a map

• to show distances on a map

• to show direction on a map

What is a map grid used for?

• to find locations on a map

• to show distances on a map

• to show direction on a map

• to explain symbols on a map

What is a legend/key used for?

• to find locations on a map

• to explain symbols/labels on a map

• to show distances on a map

• to show direction on a map

What is a scale used for?

• to show locations on a map

• to show direction on a map

• to show distances on a map

• to explain symbols and labels on a map

Why are symbols and labels on a map important?

• they show distances on a map

• they tell the map reader what items on the map are and where they are located

• they explain what the scale means on a map

• they title the map

Why is a title on a map important?

• they tell the map reader what the focus of the map is

• they show what direction the map is

• they show locations on the map

• they explain symbols and labels.