Types of Maps

Front

Thematic Map

Back

A map with special purpose or subject

Front

Population Map

Back

A map showing how many people live in an area

Front

Climate Map

Back

A map showing the weather/climate of an area

Front

Mercator Projection

Back

The most common map, it shows the countries in the wrong size

Front

Topographic Map

Back

Uses lines to show elevation (height)

Front

Political Map

Back

Shows a country's borders, cities, states, etc.

Front

Physical Map

Back

A map that shows the geography of a place, like hills, mountains, and rivers.