Map Elements and Functions

The video tutorial explains the five basic elements of maps: title, scale, legend, compass, and latitude and longitude. It covers the importance of each element, how they are represented on maps, and their practical applications. The tutorial also provides insights into different types of maps, such as political and physical maps, and how to interpret map scales and keys. Additionally, it explains the use of a compass rose for orientation and the grid system of latitude and longitude for locating specific points on Earth.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of a map?

• Altitude

• Title

• Legend

• Scale

What does the title of a map indicate?

• The compass direction

• The latitude and longitude

• The scale of the map

• The theme or subject of the map

Which type of map shows borders and territorial designations?

• Roadmap

• Topographic map

• Physical map

• Political map

How is the real-world distance represented on a map scale?

• By the title of the map

• By using a compass rose

• By a series of lines with measurement labels

• By the color of the map

What is the purpose of a map key?

• To provide latitude and longitude

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

• To indicate the compass direction

Which of the following is typically NOT a focus of political maps?

• Mountains

• Cities

• Bridges

• Roads

What is the main function of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To distinguish directions like north, south, east, and west

• To list the symbols used on the map

• To indicate the map's theme

What is the prime meridian known as?

• Zero of latitude

• International Date Line

• Zero of longitude

• Equator

How do lines of latitude run across the Earth?

• East to west

• North to south

• Vertically

• Diagonally

What is the rhyme to remember the difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude flatitude

• Longitude long

• Longitude latitude

• Latitude altitude