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Grade 3 GeographyMs. R’s class
Grade 3 GeographyMs. R’s class
All About MapsAll About Maps
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What is a map?What is a map?• A map is a flat drawing
of a specific location, country, or the world.
• A map looks as if it were drawn from the view of someone sitting in an airplane.
What is a globe?What is a globe?• A globe is a small
model of the Earth.
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How do maps help us?How do maps help us?• Maps help us find our way
from one place to another.
• A map shows where things or places are located.
• Maps can be used to show how far one place is from another.
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Map ComponentsMap Components
TitleCompass
ScaleMap Key or Legend
Grid
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TitleTitle• The title tells what the map
is about.
What is the title of this map?
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Compass or Compass RoseCompass or Compass Rose
• A compass rose tells the directions (which way) on a map.
• It normally shows the four cardinal directions. They are:
* North is at the top of a map. * South is at the bottom of
a map. * West is on the left side of
a map. * East is on the right side of
a map.
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ScaleScale• A scale shows the relationship
between the actual size of a location and the map size.
For example, each inch on the map represents one mile on Earth. So, a map of a town would show a mile-long strip of fast food joints and auto dealers in one inch.
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Map Key or LegendMap Key or Legend
• The map key or legend shows the symbols or colors on a map and gives their meaning.
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GridGridThe latitude and longitude are imaginary lines to help us locate the exact point of a
location.
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Kinds of MapKinds of Map
POLITICALPHYSICAL
AND
THEMATIC
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Political MapPolitical Map• A political map shows the borders and
boundaries of a country, state, region or city.
• They usually include important bodies of water.
• A political map often change because of wars or conflict.
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Physical MapPhysical Map
• A physical map shows natural landforms, bodies of water, and features of a country, region, or the world.
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Thematic MapThematic Map• A thematic map is designed to show
a specific information or data.
• Examples of information can be about:• Population• Religion• Weather• Food• Natural
Resources
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