Physical
What does a physical map show
Landforms and water
Shows boundary lines like countries, provinces, states, cities, etc
How many types of thematic map are their
3 types
What would large scale do (Zoom in OR Zoom out)
Zoom out
What would Small scale do (Zoom in OR Zoom out)
Zoom in
When is a physical be used
outdoor recreation, such as hiking and camping
when can a political map be used
To depict Census data and election results.
What is something Thematic map Doesn't show
roads, topography, and political boundaries
What does large scale show
Small area with greater detail
What does small scale show
Large area with less detail
What is the definition of Physical Map
Represents the physical features of a particular area or region using contour lines.
What is the definition of a political map
Shows legal, jurisdictional, political, or administrative boundaries
Definition of Thematic Map
portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter (theme) in a geographic area.
Definition of large scale
show a smaller amount of area with a greater amount of detail.
Definition of small scale
World maps or maps of large regions such as continents or large nations.
Provides a clear and detailed representation of the physical features and sometimes elevation of a particular area or region.
What is the purpose of a Political Map
Show governmental boundaries of countries and states.
Thematic map can be used when
exploratory spatial data analysis, confirming hypotheses, synthesizing spatial data by revealing patterns and relationships, and data presentation.
What kind of location does it show
Used to see relative location within a region
What kind of location does it show
Used to see relative location in a region or between regions
What does physical map shows to better understanding
Relative Location
What is something Political DOESN'T SHOW
Political map does not show topographic features like mountains.
What does thematic map shows
Information based on a theme such as population, climate, life expectancy, crime, etc.
Difference between small scale
covers a relatively small geographic area
Difference between large scale
covers a larger geographic region such as the world