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Different component of map are:
*Title
*Scale
*Direction
*Grid system
*Projection
*Legend
*Conventional signs and symbols
Title: It indicates the purpose or theme of the map. Example: India-Physical.
Scale: It is a ratio between the actual distances on the map to the actual distance on the ground. Scales can be represented in three method; Statement, Representative Fraction and Linear or Geographical scale methods.
Direction: Cardinal directions are the directions north, east, south and west. Map is indicated by North-South line direction in which north direction is represented by an arrow head.
Grid System: System which is used to show location on a map in many topographical sheets with the help of set of lines along with alphanumeric codes is known as grid system.
Projection: When spherical shaped earth is shown on a flat piece of paper then it is known as projection.
Legend: It helps to understand the information in a map.
Conventional signs and symbols: It is the standard symbols used on a map. It gives variety of information and makes map clearer.
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