Mapping Our World: Physical vs Political Maps

Miss England teaches second graders about physical and political maps, focusing on their differences and features. Political maps show boundaries and major cities, while physical maps highlight landforms and elevation. Students practice using maps of Tennessee to locate zoos and historical sites, and learn about map legends and symbols.

What is the main objective of the lesson on maps?

• To learn about different types of maps

• To understand the history of maps

• To identify major cities on a map

• To explain the difference between physical and political maps

Which feature is NOT typically shown on a political map?

• Country borders

• Major cities

• Mountain ranges

• State boundaries

Which city is the capital of Tennessee as shown on the political map?

• Memphis

• Chattanooga

• Knoxville

• Nashville

What type of map would you use to find the boundary between two countries?

• Weather map

• Resource map

• Political map

• Physical map

What do the colors on a physical map represent?

• Weather patterns

• Types of land and elevation

• Different countries

• Political boundaries

Which of the following is a feature of physical maps?

• Labeling major cities

• Showing political boundaries

• Indicating population density

• Displaying landforms and bodies of water

What is the highest point in Tennessee according to the physical map?

• Nashville

• Great Smoky Mountains

• Clingmans Dome

• Mississippi River

Which direction would you travel from Nashville to reach Maryville?

• East

• West

• South

• North

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To list all the cities on the map

• To provide historical context

Which of the following is NOT a symbol you might find in a map legend?

• Forest

• Dining

• Bike lane

• Weather forecast