Components of a map
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This document outlines the key components of a map, including a title to identify the topic, a compass rose for directions, symbols to represent features, a legend explaining the symbols and colors, colors to highlight information, a scale showing the map's size proportion, and grid references using intersecting lines to locate places.
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Components of a map
- 1. Components of a Map 1. Title – what the map is about 2. Compass Rose – directions (orientation of map) 3. Symbols – pictures used instead of words 4. Legend or Key – explains meaning of symbols and colour 5. Colour – highlights important or different information to help interpret maps 6. Scale – shows the proportion of map to real life 7. Grid reference – intersecting lines to help locate specific places on the map. Ex. E8