types of maps – physical maps show landforms shows water features may show relief ( how flat or...
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Types of Maps
–Physical maps• Show landforms • Shows water features• May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface
is)• May show elevation- height of an area above sea level
Types of Maps
–Physical maps• Show landforms • Shows water features• May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface
is)• May show elevation- height of an area above sea level
Physical Map
Political maps
• Shows boundaries of countries, provinces and states
• Shows cities, countries, provinces and states• Labels or names countries, cities, provinces
and states• Human made features• Major physical features
Political map
Contour maps
• Shows elevation using contour lines• One line for each major elevation • Lines are connected & usually form circles or
ovals
Contour map
Special purpose maps (thematic)
• Present specific information• Title of the map tells what kind of information
is being presented• Color and symbols in map are very important• Examples:
Point Symbol Map
Dot Density Map
Proportional Symbol Map
Climate map
Natural resources
Population density
Land Use
Territorial expansion