Types of Maps

Who creates maps?

• Cartographers

• Teachers

• Biologist

• Scientist

What is the definition of a physical map?

• A ___________is a man made map that shows the lines / boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities.

• A __________shows the natural features (landforms) of the physical geography of the world.

• ____________are useful for showing a variety of geographic information.

What is the definition of a thematic map?

• A ___________is a man made map that shows the lines / boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities.

• A __________shows the natural features (landforms) of the physical geography of the world.

• ____________are useful for showing a variety of geographic information.

What is the definition of a political map?

• A ___________is a man made map that shows the lines / boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities.

• A __________shows the natural features (landforms) of the physical geography of the world.

• ____________are useful for showing a variety of geographic information.

What type of map would you use if you wanted to find the countries bordering Egypt?

• Political

• Physical

• Road

• Topographic

This is a...

• political map

• physical map

• elevation map

• thematic map

This map is an example of a . . .

• Political Map

• Physical Map

Identify this map

• Population map

• Elevation Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

A physical map shows physical features such as mountains, lakes, rivers and __________.

• scale

• borders

• deserts

• climate

What is this type of map?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Climate map

• Topographic map