Types of Maps and Their Features

Types of Maps and Their Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Other

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video introduces different types of maps, including political, physical, thematic, and topographic maps. Each type is explained with its specific features and purposes. Political maps show boundaries of countries, states, and cities. Physical maps display natural features like mountains and rivers. Thematic maps focus on specific themes such as population density. Topographic maps provide detailed elevation information. The video concludes with a request to like and subscribe.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a political map?

To provide detailed information about elevation

To show the natural features of an area

To display the boundaries of countries, states, and cities

To focus on specific themes like population density

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of map would you use to find mountains and rivers?

Topographic map

Physical map

Thematic map

Political map

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a thematic map focus on?

Specific themes or subjects

Elevation details

Natural features like rivers

Boundaries of countries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which map provides detailed information about an area's elevation?

Political map

Physical map

Thematic map

Topographic map

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main feature of a topographic map?

Shows political boundaries

Displays natural features

Focuses on specific themes

Provides elevation details