Maps & Globes

Maps & Globes

1. Maps

   • A map is a representation of the earth or a part of the earth on a flat surface.
   • Types Of Maps
     • Political Maps
       • A Political Map tells us about the political divisions of the earth like cities, countries, states, continents etc.
     • Physical Maps
       • A Physical Map shows the physical features of the earth like teh landform; mountains, plains, lakes, rivers etc.
     • Thematic Maps
       • A Thematic Map shows us information as per a specific theme. Some examples of thematic maps are ; Topographical Map, Railways, Roadways, Population etc.
   • Scale
     • A scale is the ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.
     • Types Of Scale
       • Geographical Scale
       • Representative Fraction
       • Statement Scale
   • Advantages
     • Easy to carry
     • Not usually congested
     • good amount of information
   • Elements Of A Map
     • Scale
     • colours
     • symbols
     • title
     • lines of latitude
     • lines of longitude
     • legend or key
   • Disadvantages
     • Provide limited amount of information in limited amount of space
     • have duration of shape, size or distance
     • curved surface of the earth cannot be shown on a map
   • Compass Rose
     • Intermediate Points
       • Northwest
       • Southwest
       • Northeast
       • Southeast
     • cardinal points
       • north
       • south
       • east
       • west

2. Globes