Key Components

Every map includes several important parts that make it useful:

• Title: Tells you what the map is about.
• Legend (Key): Explains the meaning of symbols and colors.
• Scale: Shows how distances on the map relate to real life.
• Compass Rose: Indicates directions (North, South, East, West).
• Grid: Helps locate specific places using coordinates.

Why These Matter

Without these parts, maps would be confusing and hard to read. They help you understand the information at a glance.

Quick Tips

• Always check the legend before reading a map.
• Use the scale to estimate real distances.

Real-World Use

• Finding your classroom in a school map by using the grid and legend.
• Figuring out which way is north before starting a hike.