Geographic tools review

Which geographic tool does this picture represent?

• Diagram

• Map

• Globe

• Aerial photograph

What does a cartographer do?

• create maps

• analyze primary sources

• predict the weather

• study earthquakes

Which of the following describes a thematic map?

• Shows boundaries of countries and states

• Shows typical weather conditions

• Focuses on a specific topic, like population or languages

• Shows mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes

• Shows natural resources and industries

Which of the following describes a Physical map?

• Shows boundaries of countries and states

• Shows typical weather conditions

• Focuses on a specific topic, like population or languages

• Shows mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes

• Shows natural resources and industries

Which of the following describes a Climate map?

• Shows boundaries of countries and states

• Shows typical weather conditions

• Focuses on a specific topic, like population or languages

• Shows mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes

• Shows natural resources and industries

Which of the following describes a Political map?

• Shows boundaries of countries and states

• Shows typical weather conditions

• Focuses on a specific topic, like population or languages

• Shows mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes

• Shows natural resources and industries

Which of the following describes an Economic/Resource map?

• Shows boundaries of countries and states

• Shows typical weather conditions

• Focuses on a specific topic, like population or languages

• Shows mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes

• Shows natural resources and industries

Which of the following titles would describe this map?

• Political map of the U.S.

• Physical map of the U.S.

• Climate map of the U.S.

• Economic map of the U.S.

Which landform or body of water is shown east of the Great Lakes?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

Which body of water is located west of the Great Lakes?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains