Maps
5 Themes
Latitude and Longitude
Types of Maps
5 Themes Examples
100
This part of the map tells you the directions
Compass
100
This theme of geography explains what an area is like
Place
100
33° N, 112° W 
Phoenix
100
Maps that have themes and are coded with a key or legend.
Thematic/Special Purpose Map
100
The Eiffel Tower
Place
200
This part of the map tells you what all of the symbols mean
Legend or Key
200
Engadine is South of Newberry, and West of Naubinway. This is an example of what theme of geography.
Location
200
46° N, 96° W 
Important people
Fargo, North Dakota
200
Physical Map
200
Name 3 of the 5 themes of geography
Movement, Location, Place, Region, Human Environment Interaction
300
This is where you look to find out what the map is about
Title
300
Areas with similar characteristics are grouped into these
Regions
300
39° N, 104° W 
Mountains
Denver, Colorado
300
Map that shows landforms and natural features.
Physical Maps
300
56 N, 27 E
Location (Absolute)
400
These lines run East to West on a globe or map
Latitude
400
The study of people and goods traveling from place to place is studying this theme
Movement
400
25° N, 80° W 
Maps and Globes
Miami, Florida
400
Political Map
400
I get to school by driving my car.
Movement
500
This part of the map tells you how many miles each inch represents
Scale bar
500
Building bridges, buildings, pyramids, or ditches are examples of what?
Human Environment Interaction
500
35° N, 78° W 
Locations
Geographers
500
Maps that show boundaries, borders, and include labels of cities and countries
Political Map
500
We have planted crops and used them as food.
Human-environment interaction