Map+Titles+and+Symbols

Map titles and symbols are in important part of geography because maps help the world out an unbelievable amount. Without maps, we wouldn't have much of idea of where we were going and where we are. So without these things we would be the world would be completely unorganized. Luckily for us, instead of being blank, the maps we use today are filled with information.
 * Summary:**




 * Geoterms:**


 * compass rose:** a diagram on a map that shows direction such as north, south, east, and west.


 * cardinal directions:** the four main directions on a compass rose: north, south, east, and west.


 * intermediate directions:** the directions on a compass rose such as northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest located between the cardinal directions.


 * map legend:** a box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on the map.


 * map key:** also referred to as a map legend.


 * map grid:** a system of imaginary lines that divides up the space on a map.


 * global grid:** the system of imaginary lines (called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude) used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes.


 * Map Titles and Symbols:**

Early explorers often had no maps to guide them on their journeys. Luckily for us, instead of being blank, todays maps are filled with information.

The title of a map usually describes the area shown and identifies the map's main topic. The date tells us the the map shows the locations of places at a certain time.

The cardinal directions on a compass rose are north, south, east, and west. The intermediate directions include northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest located in between the cardinal directions.



A legend lists each symbol and explains what it shows on the map.

A grid consists of imaginary lines used to divide up space on their maps. The global grid is the system of latitude and longitude that allows people to locate any point on Earth's surface with the use of a simple numeric code.

1. What does a map title show? A) The symbols B) The altitude/elevation C) The area shown

2. What does a map legend show? A) Landmasses B) Symbols C) Precipatation

3. What is a compass rose? A) Climate B) Direction C) Vegetation