Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Interpreting maps
1. Interpreting Maps
Directions: Using the maps provided identify the following elements of a map.
Answer the following questions for each map, use a separate sheet a paper.
• What is the title of the map?
• Does this map have a compass rose? If so, give one example using it.
eg: ____ is NW of _____, in the SW they grow wheat.
• If there is a date on the map, what is it?
• What person or organization developed and published this map?
• Does this map have a legend? If so, what does the legend tell you?
• Is there a scale for this map? If so, what is the distance measured?
• Does this map have an index? If so, what information does it provide?
• Does this map have a grid system? If so, what type?
• Are colors used on this map? If so, what do they represent?
