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You Got Skills #4: Parts of a Map

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Parts of a Map

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Parts of a Map:

•Most maps have the following six elements (parts), which help us read and understand what the map is trying to represent

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1. Title• The title explains the subject of the

map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys

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2. Compass Rose

The compass rose shows you directions on a map

Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west

Intermediate directions are northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast

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Compass Rose

You can remember the order of the directions withthis saying… starting at the top and going aroundclockwise: Never Eat Soggy Waffles (north) (east) (south) (west)

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3. LABELSLabels are words or phrases that explain features on the map

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4. LEGEND/KEY A legend or key lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map

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5. SCALEScale shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth

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6. Colors

•Colors represent a variety of information on a map. The map legend indicates what the colors mean.

Life Expectancy Map

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