1. Maps have evolved over thousands of years, with the earliest maps dating back to the Neolithic age between 6,000-10,000 years ago. People who create maps are called cartographers. A map simplifies an area by showing spatial relationships between objects and places. 2. Key elements of maps include the compass rose, which indicates directions, cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west, and intermediate directions like northeast and southwest. Maps also use scales to show ratios of distance on the map to real-world distances, and legends or keys to explain symbols. 3. Additional common map elements are titles to indicate the topic, and grids of parallels and meridians which are

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3. Maps Map-making dates back to the ________________ age, which was between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago. People who make maps are known as _______________________. A map is a simplified picture of a space, a navigational helper that shows relationships between objects and places. Stone Cartographers

4. On a map, a model of a compass on the map that helps to show direction is known as the ___________________________. The four ways on a map (North, South, East, West) are called the ___________________________ Another form of directions are known as _____________________________. This means the directions such as Northeast and Southwest. Compass Rose Cardinal Directions Intermediate Directions North South East West NE SE NW SW

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6. On a map, a _____________ tells you that one inch on the map represents a particular distance of land. This is always different. On one maps an inch can equal 1 mile or an inch can equal 100 miles. For Example, if you are looking at a map of the world, one inch on that map may equal 500 Miles. However, If you are looking at a map of Peabody, one inch on that map would probably equal 1 mile. Scale [ ] = 500 Miles

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8. Maps have several symbols and they are explained in an area called the _____________ or _____________. This area will tell you exactly what each picture on the map represents. Key Legend Map __________

9. An example of some types of symbols could include state parks, roads, cities and important landmarks. An example could look like this: = Hospital = Super Bowl Champion

10. On a regular map, a ___________ will usually tell you the subject of the map. This portion of a map provides important clues about the cartographer's intentions and goals. Title

11. Some maps use a ____________ of ______________ and ___________________. This is also known as lines of ______________________ and _______________________. We will discuss this in much further detail in the weeks to come. Grid Parallels Meridians Latitude Longitude

12. Every part of a map has a very simple purpose. That is to make sure that people who use maps have the accurate information that they need to understand the map. The more that you know about maps, the easier it will be for you to use them.

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