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Introduction
Maps are important because:
1. They help us locate where we are in the world.
2. Help us to locate and navigate to our friends.
3. Help us to communicate with others about the world
4. Help us to locate resources
5. Help us to know what places are dangerous--like a ravine.
1. They help us locate where we are in the world.
2. Help us to locate and navigate to our friends.
3. Help us to communicate with others about the world
4. Help us to locate resources
5. Help us to know what places are dangerous--like a ravine.
Types of map and scale
![Picture](/uploads/2/0/0/7/20079657/6639800.jpg)
Scaling on a map makes sure very detail is included on the map. Maps have a scale printed on the front, you will have to check this before you read the map. The scale tells you how much smaller the area is on the map compared to real life.
This map is a Road Map with 1:250,000 scale. This means 1 cm on the map represents 125,000 in the real world or 1 cm = 1.25 km. These are used by drivers going long distances.
This map is a Road Map with 1:250,000 scale. This means 1 cm on the map represents 125,000 in the real world or 1 cm = 1.25 km. These are used by drivers going long distances.
![Picture](/uploads/2/0/0/7/20079657/683963.jpg)
This is a land ranger map with 1; 50,000 scale. (1 cm = 500 m). These are useful for drivers going shorter distances.
![Picture](/uploads/2/0/0/7/20079657/7770999.jpg)
This is a explorer map with 1:25,000 scale. (1 cm = 250 m). These are useful for walking and other outdoor pursuits.