Grade 3 GeographyMs. R’s class

Grade 3 GeographyMs. R’s class

All About MapsAll About Maps

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.

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.

Map ComponentsMap Components

TitleCompass

ScaleMap Key or Legend

Grid

TitleTitle• The title tells what the map

is about.

What is the title of this map?

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.

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.

Map Key or LegendMap Key or Legend

• The map key or legend shows the symbols or colors on a map and gives their meaning. 

GridGridThe latitude and longitude are imaginary lines to help us locate the exact point of a

location.

Kinds of MapKinds of Map

POLITICALPHYSICAL

AND

THEMATIC

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.

Physical MapPhysical Map

• A physical map shows natural landforms, bodies of water, and features of a country, region, or the world.

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

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