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What is a flat graphic representation of location on earth?
map
What part of a map contains information about the maps symbols?
The part of a map which explains its symbols are called legends/map symbols.
What is the part of a map that tells direction?
The part of a map that tells direction
What is the definition of map symbol?
Map symbols are the characters, letters, colors, and similar graphic representations used on a map to indicate an object or characteristic in the real world. They are essential in order to be able to read a map.
What are the five essential features of a map?
Maps have changed over time, and firm rules took even longer to establish and to become consistent on all maps. Any map today will or should indicate all of the following in some form, at some place on the document:Title (as simple as Joe's House, or a city name, country, state or country.)Orientation (where is North). Today Cartographers put North at the top of the map, but that hasn't always been true.Scale, and while not essential to find Joe's House, it is an essential part of the map making craft. If the map is not to scale, that should be noted.Longitude and Latiude, also not required for Joe's, but desireable for surveyors and even helpful with modern GPS systems.An Index Grid for ease of navigation. andA Symbols translator, showing highway markers, church, cemetery, etc.Information Necessary for Every Map TitleDirectionScaleLegendAuthor/creatorlabelsdate of creationsources of informationborderfringing (around water)
