What's the point in having a map if you don't understand what it represents.
To be geographically literate is to be able to read and write geographical terms such as being able to read a map.
Latitude and longitude are able to pinpoint a certain location on Earth accurately on a map.
It can, in the same sense that a table of contents can help you understand the purpose of a book. A legend should show the different sorts of symbols used on the map, and in doing so will show you what "layers" of information are shown. What the legend doesn't show are:1. What the area of coverage is2. If the map uses any more selective criteria for inclusion of objects on the maps besides "it's in this category" (this should be apparent elsewhere, e.g. on the cover or in explanatory text)3. What the agenda of the map publishers is (this needs context beyond the map often)
He read the engravings on the swords they had found in the troll's hoard. He also saw the moon runes on the map.
The importance of a map is to show all the landmarks and to give directions
how a map is interpreted (read), or meant to be 'read'
Map symbols are the characters, letters, colors, and similar graphic representations used on a map to indicate an object or characteristic in the real world. They are essential in order to be able to read a map.
being geographically literate means that one can read a geographical map of terrain down to a simple highway road map.
importance of thematic maps to society
You mist familiarize yourself with the maps scale and symbols and be able to interpret contour lines!!(:
it shows boundaries
Read the map's symbols correctly