Elements Of A Map

Question 1

What are the elements of a map?

Answer 1

Title, neatline/border, north arrow/compass, legend/key, and scale

Question 2

What is the purpose of the scale on a map?

Answer 2

A scale is used to calculate the distance on a map. It is used for expressing how map distance compares to ground distance.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a map’s title?

Answer 3

A title is used to tell the theme of the map or what is represented in the image.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a border on a map?

Answer 4

A border on a map is used to show exactly where a mapped area stops and also to make the map look neater.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a key on a map?

Answer 5

A key is used to give a short description or visual representation of what a symbol used on the map a means.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a compass on a map?

Answer 6

A compass on a map is used to work out what direction an object/destination is from you or to tell what direction you are going in.