Types of Maps
shows weather patterns that continue over a long period of time
climate map
What type of map would a map from 1720 be considered?
a historical map
tells us what the map is showing us
Map title
shows the distance on a map
map scale
shows information from long ago and depicts how an area has changed over time
historical map
What type of map would show how much oil is produced in a certain area?
resource map
Name the four main directions
north, south, east, and west
Lines on a map that run north to south
longitude lines
shows the natural and agricultural products found in a particular area
resource map
What type of map would show mountains and rivers?
physical map
lines on a map that run north to south
longitude lines
lines on a map that run east to west
latitude lines
shows physical characteristics of Earth's surface which often include mountains, plains, rivers, gulfs and oceans
physical map
what type of map would show cities and state names in the US?
political map
What is an atlas?
a book of maps
these things on a map represent something
symbols
shows how Earth is divided including borders and boundaries of a particular area such as states, countries and continents
political map
What type of map would show hot and cold areas in the US?
climate map
shows symbols that appear on a map and let you know what those symbols stand for
key or legend
what are the intermediate directions on a compass rose?
northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest