TOPIC 05:MAP WORK
A map is a scale representing the earthโs surface on a flat material.For example a piece of paper, wall, clothes and a piece of wood.
Map interpretation is the ability to translate the symbols and signs on the map into ordinary language by industries and the features that they represent.
IMPORTANCE OF THE MAPS
- People use them to reach their destinations.
- Maps are used to describe the features of the earth.
- Builders are maps to plan the best use of the land
- Road constructors use maps to construct new roads
- Maps are useful in military activities
- Maps are used in conducting various
- Maps are used in conducting various geographical researches
COMPONENTS /QUALITIES/ESSENTIALS OF A GOOD MAP
A map is good if it contains all the essentials of maps, therefore the essentials are good qualities of maps. The essentials of a good map are:
- Key. Used to interpret symbols and signs found on a map. For example.
2.Title-Used to show whatโs map is all about. This is the heading of the map. It can appear on top of the map or any where else