Exploring Different Types of Maps

The video tutorial introduces different types of maps, including physical, political, and special-purpose maps. It explains the features of each map type, such as physical features and man-made boundaries. The tutorial also covers thematic maps, like cartograms, and reviews the continents and oceans with mnemonic aids. The lesson concludes with a class activity to create and label world maps.

What type of map shows physical features such as mountains and rivers?

• Thematic map

• Physical map

• Political map

• Weather map

Which color on a physical map typically represents flat lands and plains?

• Yellow

• Green

• Brown

• Blue

What do political maps primarily show?

• Physical features

• Weather patterns

• Man-made boundaries

• Population density

Which type of map would you use to find state boundaries?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Weather map

• Park map

What is another name for special-purpose maps?

• Physical maps

• Political maps

• Weather maps

• Thematic maps

What does a cartogram map show?

• State boundaries

• Weather patterns

• Mountain ranges

• Population by country

Which continent is represented by the letter 'A' in the mnemonic 'Aunt Alice always eats nasty apple soup'?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Africa

• Asia

How many continents are there?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

Which ocean is not part of the five oceans you will learn about?

• Arctic

• Mediterranean

• Atlantic

• Pacific

What is a fun way to remember the five oceans?

• Always pick interesting apples

• Never eat sour apples

• Aunt Alice always eats nasty apple soup

• Apple picking is awesome sometimes