S.1 Geog Learner Book Chp 3 4Kompressed Caltec S.1

13Maps and Their Use By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: a) draw a sketch map of your school and/or local area. b ) use and interpret symbols and identify features on a map using a key. c) use basic compass points to find directions or features on a map. d) follow routes on a map. e) draw a map using a simple scale and using a scale on a map. f) use letter and number coordinates or bearings and directions to locate places on a map. g) locate places on an atlas map using latitude and longitude and describe the places from information on the map. h) understand the difference between a map and a photograph. i) understand that there are many types of maps on different scales. j) use a linear scale and representative fraction to estimate distance, area and size of features on a map. 14I ntroduction Map Scale 15Types of Scale 16 17Using the Linear Scale to Measure Distance on a Map 18Using a pair of dividers 19Using a straight edge of paper 20 Using a string or thread 21Using the linear scale to calculate area on a map Using a mathematical formula 22Using the map grid 23 24Using a mathematical formula 25H ow to Find Places and Features on a Map Grid and Grid References 26 27Compass Directions 28 29B earing 30L atitude and Longitude Lines of latitude 31L ines of longitude Using latitude and longitude 32 33A ctivity of Integration Ask your teacher to provide you with a topographic ma p (scale 1:50000) of the area where your school is found. Study the map and find out places that you would wish to visit if given a chance to go on a geography tour towards the end of the school …