Elements Of A Map Flashcards
Globe
A 3D, or spherical, representation of Earth.
Main idea of elements of a map
Globes and maps are two differen tools used to study places on Earth.
Map
A 2D, or flat, representation of Earth.
Map and Globes elements
- title
- symbols
- labels
- colors
- lines of latitude
- lines of longitude
- scale
- legend
- compass rose
- Locator globe
Title
Tello the subject of the map or globe.
Symbols
Represent information.
Labels
The names of places.
Colors
Reprecent different kind of information.
Lines of latitude
Are imaginary horizontal lines.
Lines of longitude
Are imaginary vertical lines.
Scale
Show how much distance on Earth is represented by distance on the am por globe.
Legend
Explains what the symbols and the colors represents.
Compass rose
shows the directions N, S, E, and W.
Locator globe
Show the specific area of the world that is shown on a map.
Latitude
Are imaginary lines that run east to west.