Types of Maps

Liam, Maya, and Aiden are participating in a geography quiz. They are asked, 'What do political maps show?'

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Climate zones of a region

• Streets and highways of a region

What do physical maps show?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Climate zones of a region

• Streets and highways of a region

Henry, Avery, and Mason are planning a hiking trip. They are looking at a topographic map. What information can they get from this map?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Elevation of the land and shape of the Earth's surface

• Streets and highways of a region

What do climate maps show?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Elevation of the land and shape of the Earth's surface

• Different climate zones of a region

David, Benjamin, and Sophia are planning a road trip. What information will they find on the road map they are using for their trip?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Elevation of the land and shape of the Earth's surface

• Streets and highways of a region

What do resource maps show?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Location of different natural resources

• Streets and highways of a region

What do population density maps show?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Location of different natural resources

• Amount or density of people who live in a particular area

What is the purpose of physical maps?

• Showing boundaries between countries

• Displaying natural features of a region

• Depicting climate zones of a region

• Highlighting streets and highways of a region

Evelyn, Ethan, and Lily are planning a road trip. What would they primarily use a road map for?

• To identify boundaries between countries

• To observe natural features of a region

• To understand the elevation of the land and shape of the Earth's surface

• To navigate the streets and highways of a region

What information do resource maps provide?

• Boundaries between countries

• Natural features of a region

• Location of different natural resources

• Streets and highways of a region