Question

What are the basic components of a map? Explain any two.

Answer 1

The basic components of a map are

1. Title
2. Scale
3. Legend or key
4. Direction
5. Source
6. Map projection and locational information and
7. Conventional signs and symbols.

1. Title:
The title tells about the content of the map and is placed mostly at the top comer or at the bottom comer of the map.

2. Legend or key:

1. A map key or Legend is included to unlock the map.
2. It gives us the needed information.
3. Maps often use symbols or colours to represent things and the key explains what they mean.
4. Symbols are the key might be pictures or icons that represent different things on the map.
5. Some examples are map legends.
6. Campground.
7. Emergency Telephone.
8. Gravel Road.