Types of Maps

Front

A map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities.

Back

political map

Front

A map that shows geographic features of a place, such as mountains and valleys and bodies of water.

Back

physical map

Front

A map that shows physical characteristics of a land area.

Back

elevation map

Front

What is an area of flat land that is often covered in grass and trees?

Back

plains

Front

What is a natural feature of the earth, such as mountains and peninsulas?

Back

landform

Front

What shows high and low places on a map?

Back

relief

Front

What is the distance above or below sea level?

Back

elevation

Front

What is an area defined by its common features?

Back

a region

Front

Which type of map is this? Options: physical, political, elevation, topographical

Back

political

Front

Which type of map is this? physical, political, elevation, topographical

Back

elevation