Types of maps

What type of map is shown above?

• Physical

• Climate

• Road

• Political

Which map elements are shown on the map?

• Compass Rose

• Legend/Key

• Scale

• Title

True or False: Climate maps show climate regions like rainforest, tropical wet or arid.

• True

• False

This map feature describes the subject of a map.

• Legend

• Title

• Scale

These types of maps show physical features like rivers, mountains and deserts.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

True or False: If you wanted to find a country in Africa, you will need to use a political map.

• True

• False

These types of maps show transportation routes and will help you get to places.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

• Climate Map

This map feature shows the real distance on a map.

• Legend

• Title

• Scale

This map feature explains what the symbols and colors represent on a map.

• Compass Rose

• Title

• Legend/Key