Maps & Map Keys.

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Maps & Map Keys

Objectives Students will learn about a compass (compass rose). Students will learn about directions (north, south, east, and west). Student will learn about map keys.

Compass A compass is a tool that helps the user know what direction one is headed. On a map, a compass or a compass rose helps the user locate these directions.

Source: http://aerocompass.larc.nasa.gov Compass Rose A compass can roughly tell a person which direction they are headed. There are four cardinal directions on a compass- north, south, east & west. In between are the intermediate directions- northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest. Source: http://aerocompass.larc.nasa.gov

Directions The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. The intermediate directions are northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest. They help describe the location of places in relation to other places.

Map Key The legend is the key to unlocking the secrets of a map. Objects or colors in the legend represent something on the map. Key

Can you understand this map key?

Age Expectancy Map Key