Maps of Landforms

A map showing landmarks such as landforms, deserts, mountains and plains.

• Political

• Physical

• Elevation

• Population

This map is an example of a . . .

• Political Map

• Physical Map

_____________is a flat representation of the earth’s surface.

• Globe

• Map

Identify this map

• Population map

• Elevation Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Identify this map

• Political Map

• Zoning Map

• Elevation Map

• Road Map

Physical Map

• Shows the major cities, country borders, states and capitals

• Shows the landforms and water of an area

• Shows what the temperatures and rainfall or snow is like in an area

• Shows how to drive from one place to another

What do physical maps show?

• Different countries

• Different types of landforms

• Political boundaries

• Oceans

Which type of map would you use to identify mountain ranges and rivers?

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?

• To show political boundaries

• To display elevation and landforms

• To indicate climate zones

• To map out road networks

Which map feature helps to understand the elevation of landforms?

• Scale

• Legend

• Contour Lines

• Compass Rose