6 th Grade Social Studies TYPES OF MAPS

6 th Grade Social Studies TYPES OF MAPS

Maps � Different types of maps are used to show many types of information. �Some types of maps include political maps, physical maps, population maps, climate maps, agriculture/industry maps, and topographic maps.

Political Map � Shows countries, states, capitals, and major cities.

Political Map � Some maps use different colors to show the separate states or countries. �The map below shows the states in the southeastern part of the United States.

Physical Map � � Shows features like mountains and rivers. Emphasizes the natural features of the earth. �Continents �Oceans �Islands �Lakes �Rivers �Mountains �Plains �Deserts

Physical Map � Physical maps show the Earth's landforms and bodies of water. � The maps use lines, shading, tints, spot elevations, and different colors to show elevation and distinguish physical features. ○ The map to the right shows physical features found in the state of California.

Population Map Indicates how many people live in an area. � Shows how crowded or densely populated regions are. � Each color represents a certain number of people living within a square mile or square kilometer. �

Population Map � The map below shows the population density of the Greater New Orleans area. �The areas colored in red have more people living there than the areas colored in green.

Population Map � Also uses symbols to show metropolitan areas with populations of a particular size, these symbols and colors are shown in a legend.

Road Map � Shows routes to get from place to place. � Shows highways and cities.

Weather Map � Shows storm fronts, precipitation, temperatures, etc.

Robinson Projection Map � Most distances, sizes, and shapes are correct.

Land Use/Natural Resources Map Shows the important natural resources of a region. � Symbols and colors are used to show information about the type of resources from that area. � � minerals, oils, forests, natural gas, nuclear power, coal, iron, gold, silver, hydroelectric power, seafood, etc.

Agricultural/Industry Maps � Agricultural/Industry maps use symbols and colors to show the different industries or crops grown in an area. � The map to the left shows the location of different industries in Indiana.

Topographic/Map � Has contour lines to show elevation. � How the earth’s surface varies from place to place. � May use color to show parts of the earth that are mountains, hills, and plains. � Land elevations.

Topographic/ Maps � Topographic maps show elevation, which is whether land goes up or down. �These maps use "contour lines" (lines of equal elevation) to show elevation. ○ Lines that are close together mean there is steep terrain, while lines far apart mean there is flat terrain. See the example below.

Climate Map � Shows the general type of weather or weather patterns in a given area. � Marine � Mediterranean � Highland � Desert � Steppe � Humid-continental � Humid-subtropical � Tundra � Subarctic

Climate Maps…continued Uses color to identify different climate types. � Boundaries between climate regions do not indicate an immediate change in the main weather conditions between 2 climate regions, instead boundaries show the general areas of gradual change between climate regions. �

Historical Maps � Can show growth of a city � Population growth/expansion ○ Urban or rural areas

Video � Maps and Map Projections