Componets of a map Flashcards
components of a map
for a map to be considered a map it must contain some basic components
meaning of a TITLE
identifies the area shown on the map and states the topic, purpose and focus of the map.
meaning of DATE OF PUBLICATION
indicates information on the map if it’s recent
what problems might occur if publication is not dated?
meaning of a COMPASS
helps us understand orientation and direction when interpreting information on a map and it provides the reader with a point of reference
meaning of a MAP LEGEND
explains the meaning of colours and symbols
meaning of a BORDER
identifies exactly where the mapped area stops (The border is often the thickest line on the map and should be close to the edges of the mapped area).