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GRADE 1

Reading a Map
The Map and its Parts
A map is a visual representation of an
earth's surface or specific part of it. It 1 Title
shows the precise location of places, .
their sizes and distances. Maps differ in
2. Orientation
layout but usually share the following 3. Date
similar features:
4. Author
5 Legend
.
6 Scale
.
7 Source
.
MAP
A map shows the location of a
place and how it looks from
the above.
Title
Author Date

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140 My Treasure
. Map
130 by Zenya Kalima . 6th June 2022
4. 3
120

110
.
100

90
Orientation
80
N
Legend 70
NW NE
5. E 2.
60
W
50
Ocean SW SE
40
Mountain S
30
Lake 1 mm = 50 km
20
Treasure
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6
0
. Scale
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• * Source: Here, you can document your source of the map if available.

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Source .
Thank you!

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