Types of Maps

A physical map shows...

• Political boundaries of countries
• Population density
• Physical features like mountains, rivers, etc.
• Economic activities

A political map shows...

• The physical features of a region
• The economic activities of a region
• Boundaries made by man

• The climate of a region

Special Purpose maps are also called...

• Thematic maps
• Geographic maps
• Topographic maps
• Political maps

Special purpose maps show...

• The entire world's geography
• The political boundaries of countries
• Specific ideas or themes

• The physical features of the earth

How many continents are there?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

What are the five oceans?

• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Southern
• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Red
• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Mediterranean
• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Caribbean