The 3 Types of Maps: Political, Physical, Thematic 6th Grade

A map showing mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation is what type of map?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

A map showing the climate zones of North America is which type of map?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

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

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

What part of the map tells us directions?

• Title
• Key
• Scale
• Compass

This is a physical map. How can we tell?

• It shows land features and elevation.

• It shows country borders.

• It shows major cities.

• It shows climate.

This is a physical map. How can we tell?

• It has landforms like mountain ranges labeled on it.

• It shows elevation.

• It shows major cities.

• It shows state boundaries.

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• North Pole
• South Pole

What hemisphere is North America in?

• Southern

• Northern and Western

• Western

• Eastern

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose