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WHAT IS A MAP?

Map � A Map is a representation of an area: land or sea showing physical features. #saywhat? �A map is a drawing of what the land or sea looks like from above. #oknowiunderstand

There are different kinds of Maps! � One kind of Map is a Political Map. � This map only shows state/country/county boundaries. #thisismyland!

More Maps! � Physical Map-shows the physical landscape features of a place. #mapsprofilepicture � Mountains, rivers and lakes and water is always shown with blue. #wellwaterisblue � Mountains and elevation changes are usually shown with different colors and shades to show relief. � THINKPHYSICAL MAP IS HOW THE COUNTRY LOOKS FROM ABOVE! #igetitnow!

Physical Map � Ohhhhhhh Ahhhh

Come on, another one! � Road Maps: #Mr. P’sfavorite � Road map is the most common style of map. #duhhhhh � They show major and minor highways and roadways #whycantwefindthebatcavethen? � Also show cool points of interest (parks, airports, city locations, monuments) #doesitleadmetothetreasure? � THINK ROAD MAP HAS ROADS ON IT!

Road Map of New Jersey

The triple whammy � A map can contain all three of these #superandbatmanandspidermanteacmed up � The map can be a physical, road, and political map…

There are more maps… � We are not going to learn about them in depth this year, but here they are. #knowledgeisfun � Climate Map Economic or Resource Map Thematic Map � �

Characteristics on each map � Must like a person, every map must have the following: �A piece of land or sea � Cardinal � Map Directions Key or Legend

Land

Cardinal Directions � North, South East and West

Intermediate Directions � � North East, South West and North West

Map Key or Legend � A Map Key or Legend (which ever you prefer) is a box that describes the map to you. #thanksforthehelp!

Map Key or Legend