• Symbols represent features such as roads, schools, rivers, forests, towns, and churches.

• Conventional signs are standard symbols used worldwide or locally.

• Examples:
  • A blue line = river

  • A black line = road

  • A triangle = mountain peak
  • A small square = school

Interpreting Maps Using Signs and Symbols

• Identify features by their symbols using the map key.

• Measure distances on maps:
  • Straight distance using a ruler or string.

  • Winding distance by following curves with a piece of string.

• Draw sketch maps and diagrams to scale using symbols.