A strip or ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water.

• Reef

• Landforms

• Population Density

• Fossil Fuels

Graphically presents information related to only one theme, or topic.

• Land-use Map

• Climate

• Region

• Thematic Maps

Body of water (often a river/creek) that feeds into a larger body of water.

• Strait

• Tributary

• Natural Resources

• Bay

Ways the earth is divided according to the mix of plants that have adapted to conditions of an area.

• Economic Activity

• Vegetation Zones

• Climate

• Land Forms

Long-term weather patterns.

• Climate

• Region

• Climagraph

• Reef

This type of map may show the main types of businesses and industry in an area.

• Population Density

• Bay

• Climagraph

• Economic Activity

A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea.

• Landforms

• Bay

• Thematic Maps

• Arid

Useful Items found in nature, such as wood, coal and oil.

• Landforms

• Region

• Natural Resources

• Fossil Fuels

Climate zone which receives minimal rain.

• Tributary

• Bay

• Reef

• Arid

Any natural feature found on the Earth's surface.

• Landforms

• Population Density

• Vegetation Zones

• Strait