Map Types
What kind of map uses lines to show elevation or data changes?
Isoline map
What type of direction is based on cardinal points like north?
Absolute direction
What describes where things are on earth?
Spatial pattern
What map feature shows direction?
Compass rose
What type of map distorts land size to show data like population?
Cartogram
If I say "Next to Starbucks", what kind of direction am I using?
Relative direction
When people live far apart un an are the pattern is...
Dispersed
What does a topographical map show?
Elevation and terrain
This map uses dots to represent data points
Dot distribution map
What shows how far apart places are in measurable terms?
Absolute distance
If people gather in one area, what pattern is that?
Clustered
Which map shows the borders of countries or states?
Political map
Which map uses color shading to represent data?
Choropleth map
Which distance considers cultural, social, and political factors?
Relative distance
What is the importance of identifying spatial patterns in Human Geography?
They help us analyze relationships between locations and human activities
What is the difference between a small-scale and a large-scale map?
Small scale = zoomed out, less detail
Large scale = zoomed in, more detail