Elements of a Map

Define what a map is.

• A map is a picture of a landform

• A map is a chart showing a country's population

• A map is a drawing of all or a part of the Earth's surface

• A map is a type of rug

What is the title of a map?

• The name of the place the map is showing.

• The name of the person that made the map.

• The name of the things in the map.

What is the border of a map?

• The border of a map is the enclosed box or lines surrounding the area being shown on the map

• The border of a map is a type of plant that grows along the edges of maps
• The border of a map are lines drawn in the middle of the map

Why is a title important on a map?

• A title is important on a map because it helps people understand the purpose of a map and what it contains.

• A title is not important on a map because it distracts users from the actual map details.

• A title is important on a map because it shows people who created the map.

What is the purpose of a border on a map?

• To show the center of the map

• To decorate the map

• To show where a map begins and ends

Where is the title of a map typically written?

• Below the drawing of the area

• Above the drawing of the area

• In the middle of the drawing of the area

Which of these images is a map of Trinidad and Tobago?

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What other elements belong on a map?

• Time and date

• Question and answer

• Compass and key/legend