Maps and plans

Learn about maps and plans and understand what a map and its key elements are. This course is ideal for beginners.

Introduction 

Depending on the type of map it can show:

• The shape and position of different countries
  
• The political borders of countries
  
• The artificial landscape
  
• The natural landscape
  

The scientists that design and produce maps are called cartographers and the art and science of making and studying maps is called cartography.

You will learn 

1. Understand what a map and its key elements are
2. Distinguish between different types of maps
3. Use plans when needed
4. Work out scale conversions on maps and plans