Physical vs. Political Geography

Major cities and capital cities noted on map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Shows physical features of the land

• Physical Map

• Political Map

This type of map shows landforms and bodies of water.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

This map shows borders and boundaries.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Shows areas above and below sea level

• Physical Map

• Political Map

These maps may include tourist sites or stores.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

These maps may be useful for pilots or mountain hikers.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

These maps are always flat.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

These maps may show plains, mountains, and deserts.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Peninsulas, Islands, and Isthmuses are all types of

• Physical Features

• Political Features