Reading a Map

The video tutorial explains how to interpret map symbols, orient oneself using cardinal directions, and understand map scales to calculate real-world distances. It highlights the importance of the map legend in identifying symbols and provides examples of how different colored lines represent various geographical features. The tutorial also covers how to determine distances using the map's scale.

What does the scale on a map indicate?

If 3 centimeters on the map equals 10 kilometers, what distance does 6 centimeters represent?