NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS- MapWork

What is a map? It is a drawing that represents the earth or part on the earth on a flat surface.

The key Elements of a map include:
- Key/Legend- Show what signs and symbols represents in map
- Frame- The border that is drawn round the map.
- Title- Gives the name of the map
- Scale- gives the relationship of distance on the map and ground.
- Compass- shows the direction of places on a map.

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​Elements of a Map

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​Interpreting the features in a Map
- We use the key element of a Map to read and interpret Maps.

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​Interpreting Letters and abbreviations in a Map

​Uses of a Map in our Daily life

1. To find direction of places.
2.To show boundaries of different areas.
3. To approximate distance between places.
4. To locate various Physical features like rivers, lakes
5. To identify the different human activities taking place in an area.