Question

The elements of map include:
A. Title
B. Scale
C. Direction
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: For the viewer to get a fast understanding of the map, this is needed. It allows the user to estimate the real size and length of the object displayed on the map. This element is necessary both for the creation and reading of maps and for the user to be oriented.

Complete Answer:
A map is a symbolic representation that emphasises relationships, such as objects, regions, or themes, between elements of a certain space. In order to help the viewer to understand the communication of that map and to document the source of the geographic information used a map is created.

Each time a map is made, there are many main elements that should be included in order to help the viewer understand the communication of that map and to record the source of the geographic information used.


Descriptions of cartographic elements which are typically found on a map layout are numbered below. Some maps have all eight elements, while only a few of them may be present in other maps.
1. Frame of Data: The data frame is the map component that shows the layers of data. The most significant and central focus of the map document is this section.

2. The Legend: The legend acts in the data frame as the decoder for the symbology. It is also, therefore, widely known as the key.

3. Title: The title is important since it offers the audience a concise overview of the map's subject matter immediately. The title "Fire History in Topanga, California" tells the viewer the subject matter and position of the data easily.

4. The North Arrow: For orientation, the object of the north arrow is. This helps the viewer to assess the map's position as it relates to the north. Most maps appear to be oriented in such a way that the top of the page faces due north. There are exceptions to this and having the north arrow allows the viewer to know which direction the data is oriented.

5. Scale Scale: The scale describes the relationship between the scope of the data frame and the real world. A ratio is a summary. This can be shown as either a unit to unit or another measurement as one measurement. Therefore a graph showing a scale of 1:10,000 indicates that each paper map unit represents 10,000 units of the real world. Maps that do not scale appear to have a "N.T.S" notation that stands for Not to scale."

6. Quotation: The citation part of a map constitutes the map's metadata. This is the field where explanatory details, forecast information and any caveats are put on the data sources and currency. Citations assist the audience in assessing the map's use for their own purposes. In order to further assist the viewer, other elements such as the border (7) and inset map (8) can be put on the map.

Let us find the correct answer,
- A title is needed because a description of the map is given. Choice A, therefore is right.
- Direction is required so that one is directed towards a destination. Option B, therefore is right.
- Scale helps clarify the data frame relationship. Option C, therefore is right.
- Thus the elements of a map are all of the above choices.

So Option D is the correct answer.

Note: The term "map" derives from the mediaeval Latin Mappa mundi, where mappa referred to the globe as napkin or cloth, and mundi. Thus, "map" has been a shortened word that refers to a two-dimensional representation of the world's surface. The research and practise of producing representations of the Earth on a flat surface is cartography or mapping, and one who creates maps is called a cartographer.