Map Skills Flashcards
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Q
How does a map differ from a plan?
A
A map cannot show every tree or landmark as it looks from above. A map uses symbols.
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Q
What is a map?
A
A map like a plan is a drawing of an area from above. A map can show a bigger area than a plan.
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Q
What are symbols?
A
Symbols are little pictures or letters drawn on a map.
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Q
What does the key on the bottom of a map do?
A
It tells us what each symbol means.
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Q
What does a grid do on a map.?
A
A grid is a pattern of squares that devides the map into smaller squares. Each smaller square has a letter and a number.
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Q
What is the grid reference?
A
The grid reference is the letter and number for each small square.
