SS1 Third Term Geography Lesson Note – Basic Concept of Map Reading

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WEEK 1

TOPIC: BASIC CONCEPT OF MAP READING

CONTENT: 

1. Map – Definition, Types, Examples and Uses
2. Conventional Symbols

SUB-TOPIC 1: Map – Definition, Types, Examples and Uses

Definition of Map and Map Reading

Maps are the graphical representation of the earth’s surface or part of it on a plane surface such as sheet of paper drawn to scale. The map of an area shows the features of the area.

Map Reading: Map reading is the ability to recognize the conventional signs and symbols as used on maps and to interpret them.

Types of Map

Map can be classified into the following types:

1. Topographical maps: These are large scale maps which cover relatively small areas, but give detailed information concerning the geographical features of the area that is represented. Such features include relief (which are represented by contour lines), drainage, vegetation and other man-made features like settlements, communication lines, etc. Below is an example of a topographic map.

Topographic Map

Topographical maps are also known as Ordinance Survey Maps. Students refer to them as contour maps.

2. Atlas maps: These are small-scale maps that represent very large areas ranging in size from a local government area to a state, a country, a continent and even the whole world. Atlas maps do not contain as much detailed information about the area as topographical maps.

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