Understanding Different Types of Maps

Which color is typically used to show water on physical maps?

• Green

• Blue

• Brown

• Orange

What is a major economic activity shown on economic or resource maps in Wisconsin?

• Mining

• Cheese production

• Tourism

• Fishing

What do road maps display?

• Climate zones

• Major highways and roads

• Economic activities

• Elevation levels.

Which type of map would you use to find the location of a capital city?

• Climate map

• Physical map

• Political map

• Topographic map

Which type of map might use symbols to show resources?

• Road map

• Climate map

• Economic or resource map

• Topographic map

What type of map shows the physical features of an area, such as mountains and rivers?

• Economic Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

To plan a road trip across the country, which type of map would be most helpful?

• Topographic Map

• Road Map

• Political Map

• Climate Map

What type of map would you use to find detailed information about the elevation and terrain of an area?

• Climate Map

• Economic Map

• Topographic Map

• Political Map

Which map type would you use to understand weather patterns over a large area?

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

• Political Map

To identify the natural landscape features like hills and valleys, which map would you use?

• Topographic Map

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Economic Map