Geographic Tools Review

a representation of an area on Earth’s surface (on a flat piece of paper)

• map

• globe

• diagram

• satellite image

a special kind of map that is round, three-dimensional map that represents the entire Earth

• map

• globe

• aerial photograph

• GIS

taken from airplane, helicopter, or drone

• globe

• satellite image

• aerial photograph

• GPS

taken from space

• satellite image

• aerial photograph

• diagram

• map

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

• diagram

• globe

• map

• timeline

What does a cartographer do?

• predicts weather patterns

• makes maps

• studies the culture of people

• dances with the wolves

Sally wants to know the major cities in Brazil. What type of map should she look at?

• political map

• physical map

• thematic map

• economic/resource map

Umar wants to know if there are any gold or silver mines in Canada. What type of map should he look at?

• economic/resource map

• physical map

• climate map

• population density map

Sabrina is very interested in visiting mountain ranges throughout the United States. What map should she use to see where they are located?

• physical map

• political map

• thematic map

• climate map

Oisha wants to move from Ohio to a place with warmer temperatures. What type of map should she use to determine where to go?

• climate map

• political map

• thematic map

• physical map