Local and Street Maps

Question 1

What do local/street maps show? (5)

Answer 1

They show:
a bird’s eye view of a particular area
the names of towns, suburbs and streets (written along the line/curve that represents the street
how the roads connect to one another
important places such as schools, parks, and churches which are shown as symbols.

Question 2

What 4 main symbols are used on a local/street map?

Answer 2

1. Rivers- usually depicted in blue.
2. Vegetation- (such as trees and farming) usually depicted in green.
3. Important places have specific symbols (e.g. red cross represents a hospital.
4. The initial letter of a particular institution or building is used to represent the institution.

Question 3

Give an example for a symbol used for a school and a post office.

Answer 3

school- S

post office- P