Types of Maps

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

• elevation map

• political map

• physical ap

• topographical map

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

• elevation map

• political map

• physical map

• topographical map

A map that shows physical characteristics of a land area.

• elevation map

• political map

• physical map

• topographical map

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

• landform

• valley

• peninsula

• plains

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

• plain

• relief

• landform

• lake

Which of these shows high and low places on a map?

• relief

• montains

• legend

• physical features

What is the distance above or below sea level?

• relief

• a beach

• plain

• elevation

What is an area defined by its common features?

• a country

• a state

• a region

• a city

Which type of map is this?

• physical

• political

• elevation

• topographical

Which type of map is this?

• physical

• political

• elevation

• topographical