Maps
Like a book, a map should have a ____________
Title (to tell you what the map is about)
List 3 specific examples of human geography.
Answers may vary (house, school, farm, city, country)
What type of map focuses on natural features like rivers and mountains?
A Physical Map
The part of the maps with symbols and other info
Key or legend
True ir False: Newport Mill is a modification.
True!
List 3 examples of physical geography.
Answers may vary (mountain, desert, forest, river)
North South, East, and West are shown on this part of the map:
The Compass Rose
What is a synonym (same meaning) for change?
Modify / modification
True or False: Rock Creek is a physical feature
True! Rock Creek is naturally occuring.
The part of the map that can show distances in miles or kilometers
The Scale
What type of map shows countries and states?
A Political Map
Name a physical feature OUTSIDE of the United States.
Answers will vary.
How do physical maps show changes in elevation?
Changes in color (green-orange)
Why do humans want to change the physical geography around us?
Which is NOT physical geography of Maryland? (Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains, Deep Creek Lake, Ocean City Inlet)
Deep Creek Lake is man made!