Unit 2 Physical Geography Climate and Landforms Read

Unit 2: Physical Geography Climate and Landforms

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Thematic Maps A thematic map is a map that emphasizes a particular theme or special topic such as the average distribution of rainfall in an area. Thematic maps focus on a variety of topics-some focus on physical geography � Display physical features--landforms, bodies of water � Can also focus on climate �

Thematic Maps � Thematic maps can also focus on human geography � Examples include political maps, economic activities, natural resources, and population density

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Thematic Map Activity � Create a thematic map of Warren East High School � Directions: � Decide on a theme you would like for your map. � Create your map based on that theme

How Will We Learn About Thematic Maps? This section of the unit has six phases, covering six types of thematic maps: (1) world physical features (2) world climate (3) world vegetation (4) world population density (5) world economic activity (6) world regions.

Mapping Earth’s Physical Features

Landforms � Geographers have given names to the common features � Physical features maps show the shapes of features as seen from above. They show height and elevation. › Typically use colors and shading to show elevation

Landforms � Bodies of water are also labeled on physical features maps � Examples include rivers, lakes, oceans, seas, gulfs, etc.