Types of Maps

What can we learn from maps?

​Shows us boundaries. They can show countries, states, cities etc. Usually very blocky and colorful.

​​Political Map

​Shows us what the land looks like. You might see mountains, lakes, rivers, other bodies of water, plains or more.

​​Physical Map

​​Thematic Map

​Shows us and tells us a story—like what kinds of natural resources can be found in an area!

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This kind of map shows what the land really looks like. It may show landforms like mountains, plains, or rivers.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

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This kind of map shows boundaries. It may show cities, states or even countries.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

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This kind of map shows and tells a story. For example, what kinds of resources are found in an area.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

• I See: What do you see?

• I Think: What kind of map is this?

• I Wonder: I wonder what we can learn from this map…

• I See: What do you see?

• I Think: What kind of map is this?

• I Wonder: I wonder what we can learn from this map…

• I See: What do you see?

• I Think: What kind of map is this?

• I Wonder: I wonder what we can learn from this map…

Multiple Choice

What kind of map would you use to find where the Appalachian Mountains are?

• Political

• Physical

• Thematic

• I See: What do you see?

• I Think: What kind of map is this?

• I Wonder: I wonder what we can learn from this map…

​What can we learn from comparing these two thematic maps?

Multiple Choice

A Compass Rose shows ___________ on most maps.

• Symbols
• Routes
• Directions
• Climate

Multiple Choice

What type of map is this? (NFL fans across the country)

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Multiple Choice

What type of map is this?

• Political

• Physical

• Thematic

Multiple Choice

According to this map, temperatures are the hottest near the equator. This is the parallel at 0 degrees…

• Longitude

• Latitude

Multiple Choice

What type of map is this?

• Political

• Physical

• Thematic

Fill in the Blanks

According to these maps, people usually settle or live near…