Practice Components Of A Map (7.1.2) - Cartography and Thematic Mapping

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Question 1.
What does the title of a map indicate?
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Think about what you need to know before looking at a map.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
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What do you need to understand the markings?
3Question 3.
What is the primary role of a title on a map?
- A) To express scale
- B) To indicate the subject
- C) To show symbols
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Think about what you look for first on any map.
4Question 4.
True or False: A map's legend is optional.
- True
- False
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Consider how you would read a map without it.
Question 5.
Create a fictional map and specify all components including the title, legend, scale, north arrow, grid, and source and date. Explain the relevance of each.
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Think about how you would navigate the park using your map.
Question 6.
Discuss how omitting the legend affects the interpretability of a map. What specific examples can you provide?
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Consider situations where you’ve encountered maps without legends.

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