Geography SSS1 Second Term

WEEK 7

Map Work

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to learn:

1. Definitions
2. Types and use of Map scale
3. Scale conversion
4. Map distance
5. Map reduction
6. Map enlargement

Content

Definition of Map work

Map work involves the ability to recognize conventional signs on a map and interpret what hose sign mean or represent. A map is a representation of the earth’s surface as it is seen from the above on paper. A large area of land e.g town, land, village or whole local government can be represented on one page of a paper.

Types of map