Elements of Map

Also know as the legends that explain what each symbols stand for.

Is a picture or sign used in a map to represent something from the real world.

It is a detailed drawing of a small area like a house or a school building that is always drawn to scale.

It is a round object with the map of the world on it.

Helps us to calculate the real distance between two places.

Are indicated on a map with the help of an arrow drawn on the upper corner of the map.

It tells you which area is covered by the map and what type of map it is.

It tells you where the four cardinal directions are on the map. Most maps are drawn with the north at the top.

It is a rough drawing based on what we see around us. It shows important features like roads, big trees and landmarks.