Map Types and Map Projections

Which map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Polar

• Robinson

Which map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Polar

• Robinson

Which map projection is this?

• Mercator

• Polar

• Robinson

Which type of map is this?

• Topographic

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Which type of map is this?

• Thematic

• Physical

• Political

• Topographic

Which type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

• Topographic

Which type of map is this?

• Political

• Topographic

• Thematic

• Physical

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the Polar projection?

• Used by pilots

• Used by shipping navigators

• Circular in shape

• Straight grid of latitude and longitude

Which statement is accurate about a physical map?

• Shows changes in elevation through the use of contour lines

• Shows various themes of information

• Shows types of physical geographic features in a given area

• Shows various political boundaries

When would using a Mercator projection be appropriate?

• Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

• Amazon needing to ship something from Japan to California via the Pacific Ocean

• Dylan studying where Greenland is for his world map quiz next class

• Malia going on a hike with her friends