Types of Maps

A Flat representation (2D) of the Earth or a specific area

• Map

• Landform

• Water Body

• Globe

A Spherical/Round (3D) representation of the Earth

• Map

• Water Body

• Landform

• Globe

Which one of the following is NOT a positive feature or a pro of a map?

• Easy to carry/convenient/portable

• Can show close up details

• Distorts the size, shape, position, and/or scale of water and continents

Which one of the following is a NEGATIVE or a CON of a map?

• Easy to carry/convenient/portable

• Can show close up details

• Distorts the size, shape, position, and/or scale of water and continents

Which one of the following is a POSITIVE or a PRO feature of a globe?

• Correct placement of land/water bodies

• Shows the Earth's movement

• Shows an accurate representation of Earth

• All of the above

Which one of the following is a NEGATIVE feature of a globe?

• Better to see how the Earth actually looks

• Not easy to carry around

• Flat surface

This map shows man-made boundaries or borders between countries, states, and other divisions

• Economic/Land Use map

• Climate Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

This map shows Earth’s natural or physical features. Some show landcover and others show elevation

• Economic/Land Use map

• Climate Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

This map describes the usual weather pattern of an area over a period of time. It uses colors to show the different climates in a particular area.

• Population Density Map

• Climate Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

A map that shows how many people live in certain places

• Population Density Map

• Climate Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map