Maps and Map Work: Scale, Direction and Grid References
Grade 7 · Social Studies · Natural and Historic Built Environments (Maps and Map Work)
A map is a drawing of an area from above. Parts: title, key (symbols), scale, compass direction. Scale: 1 cm to 5 km. Eight compass points: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW. Grid reference: read eastings (across) first then northings (up). Latitude and longitude: the Equator is 0° latitude, and the Prime Meridian 0° longitude.