Types of Maps and Map Tools

Specialty Map: What do you think is this map called based on the information it is displaying?

• Road Map

• Physical Map

• Temperature Map

• Economic Map

If a map is showing the landmarks and physical features of a place, what kind of map is it?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Cultural Map

• Population Map

Specialty Map: What information is this map displaying?

• Religion Demographics

• Language

• Climate Zones

• Elevation Change

What is this mapping tool called?

• Key

• Legend

• Compass Rose

• Map Scale

What is the part of the map that tells you what the colors and symbols called? (More than 1 correct answer, you must select both)

• Key

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Map Scale

True or false: The Map scale is the part of the map that tells us the ratio between distance on the map and distance on the ground.

• True

• False

Specialty Map: What information is this map displaying?

• Political Map

• Economic Map

• Product Map

• Road Map

Specialty Map: What information is this map displaying?

• Most Commonly Spoken Languages

• Popular Religions

• Economic Trends

Review Questions! What are the coordinates of the points on this map?

• (30 N, 100 E)

• (20 S, 40 W)

• (20 N, 60 E)

• (40 E, 20 N)