Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Teacher Noelle
Keys or legends: This is often a box inset into the map that contains symbols,
colors, and patterns that represent data or information on the map.
Compass roses: show direction
Scales: provides an appreciation of the proportion of real-world space to the page in
your atlas
Map Checklist:
1. Title: whats the title? What is the map about?
2. Map Information: are there any written clues provided that help you
understand the information on this map?
3. Location: In which hemisphere is this place located? What are latitude and
longitude?
4. Key or legend: What colors, symbols, and data are included on this map?
5. Direction: Where is north on this map? What are the orientation points?
6. Scale: What is the scale? Is this a large region or a smaller, more detailed
area?
Mapmakers are called cartographers. The word cartography originally comes from
the Latin charta, meaning Sheet of papyrus, and the Latin graphia, meaning
writing or to write. Cartographers take great care in the accuracy of the maps
they create.
5. Never cross out an error. Either erase or use correction fluid for all
corrections.
6. If an exercise asks you to create color-coding or symbols, always include a
key on the map.
7. Use simple symbols shapes and patterns should be easy to read.
8. Be sensitive to scale. Avoid huge symbols or print sizes that obliterate the map
itself.
9. Be sensitive to color. Always use colored pencils for shading. Markers and
crayons tend to smear and may cover important written information. Do not
shade areas too darkly or it will make the map itself difficult to read.
10.
Remember that maps are generalizations of spatial information. Always
try to be accurate, but do not become frustrated with issues of exact
placement.