Physical, Political, & Topographic Maps

This map shows the boundary lines between states or countries within each continent.

• political

• physical

• topographic

This map shows the elevations of landforms.

• political

• physical

• topographic

This map shows Earth's physical features, such as mountains and lakes.

• political

• physical

• topographic

This map shows oceans and their depths using different colors.

• physical

• political

• topographic

This map is flat because it does NOT show features such as mountains.

• physical

• political

• topographic

This type of map uses a variety bright colors.

• physical

• political

• topographic

This map uses colors that are similar to the geography (land) of the state or country

• physical

• political

• topographic

This map appears to be raised or dipped because it shows mountains, valleys, rivers, etc.

• political

• physical

• topographic

What map is being shown in the image?

• Physical

• Political

What map is being shown in the image?

• Physical

• Political