1.1 Introduction to Maps - vocabulary

What kind of map is shown in the image?

• Physical Map

• Graduated Symbol Map

• Political Map

• Cartogram Map

• Dot Distribution Map

Which types of maps are designed for people to refer to for general information about places?

• Thematic

• Graduated Symbol

• Dot Distribution

• Cartogram

• Reference

A map showing landmarks such as landforms, deserts, mountains and plains.

• Political

• Physical

• Elevation

• Population

What type of map is this?

• climate map

• economic resource map

• physical map

• political map

• topographic map

What type of map is this?

• climate map

• economic resource map

• physical map

• political map

• topographic map

What map would you use if you wanted to find the natural resources in an area?

• Political
• Physical
• Thematic
• Nothing

What type of map would you use to find your friend's house?

• Road Map
• Time Zone Map
• Physical Map
• Political Map

_______ are used on maps as a tool for measuring distance.

• symbols
• scale of analysis

• keys
• cartographic scale

The study of spatial characteristics of various elements of the environment

• physical geography

• human geography

• Four-level analysis

• theortical geography

The study of the spatial characteristics of humans and human activities

• human geography

• thematic geography

• human relations and sociology

• four-level analysis