Types of maps

This map is an example of a . . .

• Population Map

• Thematic Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

This map is an example of a . . .

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Population Map

• Road Map

What type of map would be helpful if you were looking for an area that had a lot of mining jobs?

• Physical Map

• Resource Map

• Climate Map

• Historical Map

A map showing boundaries of countries is what type of map?

• Political

• Physical

• Population

• Climate

What type of map would you use if you wanted to find the countries bordering Egypt?

• Political

• Physical

• Road

• Topographic

What map would you use to locate the largest body of fresh water in the world?

• Political

• Physical

• Resource

• Road

The information that explains what each symbol on a map stands for is the _______,

• Inset Map
• Locator Map
• Compass Rose
• Key

What type of map would you use to find your friend's house?

• Road Map
• Time Zone Map
• Physical Map
• Political Map

_______ are used on maps as a tool for measuring distance.

• symbols
• labels
• keys
• scales

What map would you use to find the capital of Texas?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing