Types of Maps
Maps as Cultural Artifacts
Geo-Spatial Reasoning Skills
Maps & Purpose
World Map
100

Map that shows the time of certain areas

Time Zone Map

100

Map that features various mythical creatures

Sea Monster Map

100

How does projecting world views affect a map

Showing a particular way of thinking or seeing the world.

(Answers Will Vary)

100

What is the purpose of a reference map?

Assisting with Navigation

100

Country that has its outline on its flag

Cyprus

200

Map that shows countries borders

Political Map

200

What Map Distorts the Earth and depicts medieval Cristian Europe

Mappa Mundi

200

How things are arranged in space and how they relate to each other.

Framing Spatial Relationships

200

What map changes color based on weather

(REALLY EASY)

Weather Map

200

Island Country Directly Below India

Sir Lanka

300

Map that includes height

Topography Map

300

Map that projects allied nations during a certain time period

Cold War Map

300

Characteristic of a Map that Shapes Power Understanding

Reinforcing/Challenging Power Structures

300

Map projection used for naval travel

Mercator Map

300

African Country That Is Surrounded By One Other Country

Lesotho 

400

Map that contains vital information used for transportation, ie: roads, landmarks, etc...

Reference Map

400

Map used to map things other than physical geography

Indigenous Maps

400

How does emphasizing certain features affect a map

By highlighting certain features, we can grab people's attention and make those parts more memorable.

400

What is the purpose of a map that is generally located next to a fire hydrant

Evacuation Points

400

Japans Northernmost Island

Hokkaido

500

Map used for governments to understand the economy of different areas of a state or country

Economic Map

500

What Century was the Mappa Mundi created

1300 AD

500
What helps to see important trends

Visualizing Data

500

Purpose of a map that purposely distorts borders

Propaganda and Shaping power influence

(Answers Will Vary)

500

Ten Countries that Border China

India, Pakistan, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Laos, North Korea, Myanmar/Burma, Vietnam, Nepal.