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What is the scale?
What is the scale?
The scale of a map is the size of the map compared to the actual land surface.
What is the difference between a small-scale map and a large-scale map?
What is the difference between a small-scale map and a large-scale map?
A small-scale map shows a large land area but little detail, while a large-scale map shows a small area with a great amount of detail.
What are the four cardinal directions?
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
Would you use a small-scale map or a large-scale map to plan a car trip across the U.S.?
Would you use a small-scale map or a large-scale map to plan a car trip across the U.S.?
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What is the job of the title of the map?
What is the job of the title of the map?
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What is the job of the key on the map?
What is the job of the key on the map?
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What is the job of the scale bar on a map?
What is the job of the scale bar on a map?
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What is the job of a compass rose on a map?
What is the job of a compass rose on a map?
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What is the job of cities on the map?
What is the job of cities on the map?
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What is the job of capitals on a map?
What is the job of capitals on a map?
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What is the job of boundary lines on a map?
What is the job of boundary lines on a map?
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Study Notes
Map Components and Their Functions
- Scale: Represents the relationship between the map size and real land area, indicating how distances on the map correlate to actual distances on the ground.
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Small-Scale vs Large-Scale Maps:
- Small-scale maps cover larger areas but lack detail; useful for broad overviews.
- Large-scale maps focus on smaller areas with high detail; ideal for specific local exploration.
Cardinal Directions
- Four Cardinal Directions: North, South, East, and West; fundamental for navigation and orientation on maps.
Map Utilization
- Planning a Cross-Country Trip: A small-scale map is preferred for long distances like traveling across the U.S., as it provides an overview without excessive detail.
Map Titles
- Title Function: Indicates the specific subject or information depicted by the map, providing context for interpretation.
Map Key (Legend)
- Key's Importance: Explains symbols, colors, and lines used on a map, facilitating understanding of the information represented.
Scale Bar
- Scale Bar Purpose: Serves as a measuring tool, illustrating the distance that map units represent in real life; critical for understanding spatial relationships.
Compass Rose
- Compass Rose Function: A navigational symbol that indicates the orientation of cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) on the map.
Symbols for Cities and Capitals
- Cities: Represented by a solid circle (⚫️) on maps; the key provides this reference.
- Capitals: Indicated by a star (⭐️), also referenced in the key for quick identification of capital cities.
Boundary Lines
- Boundary Lines Role: Demarcate the limits of political territories and areas of influence, critical for understanding jurisdiction and governance.
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Test your knowledge about the essential components of maps with these flashcards. Learn definitions such as scale, differences between small-scale and large-scale maps, and cardinal directions. Perfect for geography students or anyone interested in cartography.
