Interpreting Map and Graphs 2
Interpreting Map and Graphs 2
MAP
AND GRAPHS
WHAT IS A MAP?
• A map is a symbolic representation of
selected characteristics of a place, usually
drawn on a flat surface.
• They teach about the world by showing sizes
and shapes of countries, locations of
features, and distances between places.
DID YOU KNOW?
PARTS OF A MAP
1. TITLE OF THE MAP
• Typically found at
the top of the map.
• The title explains
the subject of the
map and gives you
an idea of what
information the
map conveys.
2. COMPASS ROSE
• is a symbol on a map that
shows the cardinal
directions. The cardinal
directions are the main
compass points—north,
south, east, and west.
• The ordinal directions are
northwest, northeast,
southwest, and southeast.
• The compass rose is used to
show how the map lines up
with real directions.
3. LEGEND
A legend or key lists explains
the symbols and use of color
on the map
4. SCALE
shows the ratio between a
unit of length on the map
and a unit of distance on
the earth.
QUESTIONS?
GRAPHS
Is a two- dimensional drawing showing
a relationship by means of a line,
curve, a series of bars, or other
symbols.
BAR GRAPH TIT
LE
and decreases of
data.
PIE GRAPH
TIT
LE
Pie Graph also called circle
graph uses a circle to
represent a whole, which
is divided into parts that
represent the percentage
END
LEG
equivalent for each piece
of data.
TIT
LE
PICTOGRAPH
A pictograph uses
pictures to represent
data, ideas, and
information.
It has legend that gives
the equivalent number
END
LEG
a picture represent.
QUESTIONS?
Identify and give the different use of
each picture.
Identify and give the different use of
each picture.
QUESTIONS?
Study the graph below and answer the following
questions.
1. Which after-
school activity do
students like most?
2. How many
students like to play
sports?
3. Which after-
school activity do
students like least?
Study the graph below and answer the following
questions.
5. What kind of
graph is this?
Study the graph below and answer the following
questions.
1. Which after-school
activity do students like
most?
Answer: Visit with friends
2. How many students like
to play sports?
Answer: 45
3. Which after-school
activity do students like
least?
Answer: School clubs
Study the graph below and answer the following
questions.
Kinds of Graph
1. Line Graph
2. Bar Graph
3. Pie Graph
4. Pictograph
THANK YOU!