Types of Maps & their purpose
This map displays physical features such as rivers, oceans, mountains amongst others..
Physical Maps
The following geographic feature is defined as a: large landform that stretches above the surrounding land..
Mountains
This feature provides information regarding the various symbols/images on the map.. you may know it by two names…
Key/Legend
Someone, something or somewheres location can be understood/described using these two types of location
Absolute and relative location
Name a river or body of water near or within New York State
This type of map provides information about people AND OR a specific topic such as religion, political affiliation, rainfall..
Demographic Map / Thematic Map
The following geographic feature is defined as a: broad area of land (open land)
Plains
True or false: maps can be both primary and secondary sources
True
Relative location
Which continent has appeared on a map or lesson (slides/handouts) more than once thus far this year?
Africa, Europe, Asia
This type of map displays countries, states, boundaries, cities and counties..
Political map
This geographic feature is defined as a: large natural flow of water that crosses an area of land drains into a larger body of water..
Rivers
Compass
GPS, AIR TAGS, FIND MY IPHONE provide the _______ of an object or individual…
Absolute Location
A map portraying (showing) the elimination of Native American Tribes in North America is a…
Thematic Map / Demographic Map
An individual who’s job is to create maps is known as a C________r
This geographic feature is typically hot and dry with little rainfall or vegetation..
Deserts
This map feature: explains what the map is supposed to portray (reflect/describe); what is happening , where and when
Title
Historians almost always refer/describe places using relative location because…
They want to show/understand how places are connected to one another and to demonstrate how and event in one place affects others
Provide a positive and negative (pro and con) of living near a river.. (50 bonus points if your answer falls under/relates/associated with social, political, or economic impact)
Teacher discretion
Scenario: You are planning a trip to Europe and want to make sure that your destination does not border any countries currently involved in a war or conflict, which type of map would you use to ensure you are far away from say, Russia and Ukraine?
Political Map
What differences exist between a sea and an ocean?
Size, and a sea is surrounded by land
How many letters is our mnemonic device (acronym similar to PEMDAS that is meant to help you remember the different features of maps) made up of?
9
Identifying something, someone, or somewhere using absolute location requires these two types of lines.. HINT: Both start with the letter L
Longitude and Latitude
How many directions appear on a compass?
4 / 7