Vocabulary 4 Geographic Tools

a flat representation of the features of an area

• globe

• map

• diagram

• cartographer

a three-dimensional scale model of the Earth

• globe

• map

• diagram

• cartographer

people who make maps

• globe

• map

• diagram

• cartographer

actual photographs that show a real view through a camera lens

• globe

• aerial photographs & digital satellite images

• diagram

• map

a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something easier to understand

• globe

• aerial photographs & digital satellite images

• map

• diagram

illustrates the physical features of an area, such as mountains, deserts, rivers, oceans, lakes

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• climate map

shows country and state boundaries, capitals, and major cities

• climate map

• thematic map

• political map

• physical map

gives general information about the climate and precipitation of a region

• climate map

• political map

• physical map

• economic or resource map

shows the types of natural resources or economic activities that dominate an area

• climate map

• economic or resource map

• thematic map

• physical map

focuses on a specific topic in a region

• physical map

• thematic map

• climate map

• economic or resource map