How does a map differ from a plan?
A map cannot show every tree or landmark as it looks from above. A map uses symbols.
What is a map?
A map like a plan is a drawing of an area from above. A map can show a bigger area than a plan.
What are symbols?
Symbols are little pictures or letters drawn on a map.
What does the key on the bottom of a map do?
It tells us what each symbol means.
What does a grid do on a map.?
A grid is a pattern of squares that devides the map into smaller squares. Each smaller square has a letter and a number.
What is the grid reference?
The grid reference is the letter and number for each small square.