Maps and Directions | Types of Maps | Cardinal Directions | Video for Kids
Published May 16, 2023, 5:20 a.m. by Violet Harris
There are all sorts of maps that show all sorts of things. You have probably seen a map of your state or country, and maybe even a map of the world. But have you ever seen a map of the stars? Or a map that shows the ocean floor?
There are all sorts of maps for all sorts of purposes. Some maps are made for navigation, like road maps and sea charts. Others are made for planning, like zoning maps. And still others are made for scientific study, like geologic maps.
The first step in making any map is to decide what sort of information you want to include. Once you know that, you can choose the appropriate projection, or way of representing the globe on a flat surface.
There are many different types of map projections, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing is to choose a projection that best suits your needs.
The next step is to gather the data you want to include on your map. This data can come from a variety of sources, including surveys, satellite imagery, and aerial photographs.
Once you have your data, you need to choose a scale. The scale is the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. For example, a 1:24,000 scale map is usually used for hiking and camping because it is large enough to show a lot of detail but small enough to fit in your pocket.
After you have chosen a projection and gathered your data, you are ready to start drawing your map. This is where the fun begins!
There are many different ways to make a map, but all maps start with a few basic elements. These include the title, legend, scale bar, and north arrow.
The title tells the viewer what the map is showing. The legend explains the symbols used on the map. The scale bar shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. And the north arrow points to true north.
Once you have these basic elements in place, you can start adding other features to your map, like contour lines, roads, and bodies of water. The sky’s the limit!
If you’re interested in learning more about maps and mapmaking, check out some of the resources below. With a little practice, you’ll be an expert cartographer in no time!
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hello friends today we'll learn about
maps
[Music]
you're doing your morning workout here
in the park
see this park map it tells you where
you've been where you are and where
you're going
a map is an illustration of an area such
as a city a country or a continent
showing its main features hmm
it's a drawing that gives special clues
about an area the word map is originated
from the latin word mappa that means a
paper or napkin
these were the materials the earliest
maps of the world were drawn on
the history of mapping can be traced to
approximately 5 000 years ago
guys this is the imago mundi it is
considered the oldest surviving world
map it was found in a town called seppar
in iraq
the sun rises in the east stretch out
your arms your left hand is now pointing
east
right hand is pointing west
north is at the top and south towards
the bottom
this is the map of the world
north is at the top south at the bottom
this is east and this part is facing
west
these are called the cardinal directions
you can easily see which country or
continent is in which direction
different places are shown with
different colors so we can easily locate
a particular continent
usually countries are shown by dots and
capitals with a star
there are many types of maps let's see
the five main types one by one
general reference map
these are simple maps showing important
physical features both natural and
man-made in an area for example see this
road map it shows the roads boldly and
using road widths and colors to
distinguish between major and minor
roads
thematic
a thematic map shows a single attribute
such as soil type vegetation land use
geology and land ownership
hmm
for example this french guyana map shows
the vegetation areas the rainforest
areas westland forest marsh and savannah
navigation charts or nautical charts
it is a map that characterizes the
configuration of the shoreline and sea
floor
it gives important information about
water depths locations of dangers to
navigation locations and characteristics
of aids to navigation and many other
features
topographic maps these maps are a
detailed record of a land area giving
geographic position and elevations they
show the shape of the land the mountains
plains and valleys by means of brown
contour lines
cadastral maps see this cadastral map it
shows the boundaries and ownership of
land within a specified area
this type of map may also show drainage
culture and other things relating to use
of the land
can you show the map from this park to
your home
this road map is an example of general
reference map so many places are there
on the way see there's a school a hotel
a restaurant and so many other places
now you know a lot about maps stay tuned
for more videos
bye bye
