Map Elements
Types of maps
Themes of geography
Grid reference
Migration
100
What is this image called?
Compass Rose
100
This type of map is used to show mountains, lakes, deserts, etc.
physical map
100
How many themes of geography are there?
5
Location, Place, Movement, Human Environment Interaction, and Region
100
Name 3 numbers found on this map's X axis
12-24
100
What is a pull factor?
Something positive making a person move to a new place
200
What box has symbols use on a map?
Map Key (or Legend)
200
What does a political map show?
country/state borders, city boundaries and names
200
The two types of ways of locating a place are
Relative – Absolute
200
What is found at 1753?
Pirate flag
200
What is a push factor?
Something negative making a person move
300
Longitude Lines run _________ and _______
North and south
300
What type of map is this?
Weather map
300
Every place on earth can be described by its physical and human characteristics. This theme is
Place
300
Why do we use a grid reference?
To locate specific keys on the map.
300
What is the definition of immigration
When a person moves INTO a country
400
What is the name for the imaginary line that runs east to west at 0 degrees on a map or a globe?
Equator
400
What type of map is this?
Topographic map
400
An example of modifying the environment is
Building a school, building a road, etc
400
What is found at 155495?
A ship
400
What is the definition of emigration
When a person moves OUT of a country
500
How do you know what the map you are looking at represents?
The Title
500
Give 3 examples of special purpose maps
climate, population, resources, many more
500
A region is
A group of areas or places with similar characteristics
500
Which physical feature on this map would not benefit from grid reference locating?
Rivers
500
What is a refugee?
A person forced out of their home