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Types of Maps

Types of Maps

Political w Political maps show people have divided places on the Earth into countries,

Political w Political maps show people have divided places on the Earth into countries, states, cities and other units for the purpose of governing them.

Political Maps w Usually colored by country or by state w Colors make it

Political Maps w Usually colored by country or by state w Colors make it easy to compare size, shape, and location w Symbols make it easy to tell capitals from other cities w Political maps also name certain physical features, such as rivers and lakes

World Political Map

World Political Map

Physical Map w Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like.

Physical Map w Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like.

Physical Map w Colors that make natural patterns stand out w Colors stand for

Physical Map w Colors that make natural patterns stand out w Colors stand for types of vegetation, mountain, and natural features w Names of big natural features are easy to see w Physical maps also include some political information, such as boundaries

Physical Maps w There are different types of physical maps. • Relief Maps –

Physical Maps w There are different types of physical maps. • Relief Maps – Show the difference in height between land • Elevation Maps – Show the elevation, or height above sea level.

Special Purpose Maps These maps show many different things. Sometimes called Thematic Maps. Examples

Special Purpose Maps These maps show many different things. Sometimes called Thematic Maps. Examples are: w Land form w Climate w Agricultural w Natural Resources w Population Density

Contour / Topographic Contour lines represent the elevation at that line. w Shows land

Contour / Topographic Contour lines represent the elevation at that line. w Shows land elevation w Contour lines-one line for each major level of elevation w If lines are close together, surface is steep w If lines are far apart, surface is flat or rises slowly

Contour map

Contour map

Topographic Map

Topographic Map

Types of Maps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. This map represents a small

Types of Maps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. This map represents a small area with lots of detail. It has contour lines as well as natural and man-made features. ________ This map uses colors to show height above sea level. ______________ These colorful maps show lines that people use to divide countries and states. They also show major cities. ___________ These maps show physical features on the Earth like rivers, mountains, and deserts. ______________ These maps show land is being used. For example, they might show which crops are being grown or what animals are being raised. _____________ These maps show climate regions. __________

Navigation Maps w Road or street maps w Navigation/GPS w Nautical Charts

Navigation Maps w Road or street maps w Navigation/GPS w Nautical Charts

Historical Maps w Shows how a historical event affected an area

Historical Maps w Shows how a historical event affected an area

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