(Study Guide) Types of Maps

A ______________is a 3-D sphere of the entire planet.

• Globe

• Thematic Map

• Scale

• Political Map

• Map

A drawing of the earth, or part of the earth, on a flat surface is a __________________.

• Globe

• Thematic Map

• Scale

• Political Map

• Map

A ____________shows borders of countries and states and may also include the names of cities and capitals.

• Globe

• Thematic Map

• Scale

• Political Map

• Map

A symbol that shows what the distance on a map would convert to in real terms is a ____________.

• Globe

• Thematic Map

• Scale

• Political Map

• Map

A map that shows features or data related to s specific theme or topic is a _________.

• Globe

• Thematic Map

• Scale

• Political Map

• Map

Which of the following is NOT a tool or component used when reading a map?

• Map Title

• A Laboratory

• Scale

• Map Key

Which of the following is a map that shows weather patterns, like temperature, precipitation, and humidity, in an area?

• Climate

• Physical

• Resource

• Road

Which of the following is a map that shows the earth's natural landscape through land elevation and water depths?

• Thematic

• Road

• Political

• Physical

Which of the following is a map that shows where certain natural items, like minerals and water, exist in specific areas?

• Climate

• Physical

• Resource

• Road

Which of the following maps would best be used for finding directions to specific location in a city?

• Thematic

• Road

• Political

• Physical