Types of Maps Review

What is a globe?

• A flat drawing of the earth.

• A 3-D sphere of the entire planet.

• A symbol that shows directions on a map.

• A map that shows borders of countries and states.

What does a map key explain?

• The specific purpose, theme, or subject of a map.

• The distance on a map in real terms.

• What the symbols, colors, or labels on a map mean.

• Directions on a map or globe.

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the borders of countries and states.

• To describe the specific purpose, theme, or subject of a map.

• To show directions on a map or globe.

• To explain what the symbols on a map mean.

What does the scale on a map indicate?

• The symbols, colors, or labels on a map.

• The specific purpose, theme, or subject of a map.

• The distance on a map would convert to in real terms.

• The directions on a map or globe.

What do political maps typically show?

• The distance on a map in real terms.

• The symbols, colors, or labels on a map.

• The directions on a map or globe.

• Borders of countries and states and may also include the names of cities and capitals.

What do Physical Maps show?

• Roadways for transportation

• Weather patterns

• Natural landscape through land elevation and water depths

• Locations of natural resources

What is Topography?

• A map that shows weather patterns

• The term used to describe the different landforms and natural features that can be seen on a physical map

• A map that shows roadways for transportation

• A map that shows where certain natural resources exist

What do Road Maps show?

• Weather patterns like temperature and precipitation

• Features or data related to a specific theme or topic

• Roadways for transportation in a specific area

• The earth's natural landscape

What information do Climate Maps provide?

• Locations of natural resources

• Roadways for transportation

• Weather patterns, like temperature, precipitation, and humidity

• Different landforms and natural features

What do Resource Maps show?

• Roadways for transportation

• Weather patterns

• Features or data related to a specific theme or topic

• Where certain natural resources exist in specific areas