Primary vs Secondary
A diary written during the American Revolution is this kind of source.
Primary
The theme that describes where something is on Earth.
Location
This type of map shows countries, states, and cities.
Political Map
The U.S. is on this continent.
North America
A textbook explaining the Civil War is this kind of source.
Secondary
The theme that describes how people, goods, and ideas move from place to place.
This type of map shows mountains, rivers, and landforms.
Physical Map
The U.S. has this many states.
50
Letters, diaries, and photographs are examples of this type of source.
Primary
The theme that describes how people change or adapt to their environment.
Human-environment interaction
A map that shows population, climate, or resources is called this.
Special Purpose Map
The ocean on the East Coast of the U.S.
Atlantic Ocean
A history teacher’s lecture is usually this kind of source.
Secondary
The theme that describes the unique features of a place, such as landmarks or culture.
Place
This type of map would best help you find the Rocky Mountains.
Physical Map
The ocean on the West Coast of the U.S.
Pacific Ocean
A newspaper from the day after 9/11 would be considered what type of source?
Primary
The theme that groups places with similar features together.
Region
A weather map is an example of this type of map.
Special Purpose Map
The U.S. shares a border with these two countries.
Canada and Mexico