Practice - Components of a Map
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Practice Questions
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What does the title of a map indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to know before looking at a map.
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
💡 Hint: What do you need to understand the markings?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary role of a title on a map?
💡 Hint: Think about what you look for first on any map.
True or False: A map's legend is optional.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would read a map without it.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would navigate the park using your map.
Discuss how omitting the legend affects the interpretability of a map. What specific examples can you provide?
💡 Hint: Consider situations where you’ve encountered maps without legends.
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