Maps and Directions
Learning to read maps using symbols, scales, and the four cardinal directions.
Key Questions
- 1How is a map different from a globe?
- 2Why is a scale important in map-making?
- 3How do symbols help us understand maps?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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