Types of Maps
What is a physical map?
A physical map shows the physical features of a place, such as bodies of water and mountains.
What is a legend?
A legend explains what the symbols on a map mean, also known as a key.
What is a pie chart?
A pie chart shows the parts of a whole, represented as slices of a circle.
What is a bar graph?
A bar graph uses rectangular bars to represent and compare different quantities.
What is a political map?
A political map shows imaginary boundary lines, such as state and national borders, and may include important cities.
What does orientation refer to?
Orientation indicates directions (north, south, east, west) on a map, often shown with a compass rose.
What is a timeline?
A timeline displays events in chronological order.
What is a line graph?
A line graph shows data points connected by lines, useful for showing trends over time.
What is a thematic map?
A thematic map emphasizes a specific subject or theme, illustrating differences, such as rainfall or population
What is latitude?
Latitude refers to the vertical lines on a map that measure north and south.
What is a flow chart?
A flow chart illustrates the steps in a process or the relationship between subjects.
How can graphs display data?
Graphs can visualize statistics, making it easier to compare and contrast information.
How do you read a map’s scale?
A map’s scale helps determine the distance between points, often represented in kilometers or miles.
What is longitude?
Longitude refers to the horizontal lines on a map that measure east and west.
How is a chart useful in geography?
Charts help display relationships between data points and subjects.
What information does a line graph show?
A line graph shows patterns of increase or decrease over time.
What are the three main types of maps?
Physical, political, and thematic maps.
What does T.A.D.P.O.L.E.S. stand for?
Title, Type, Date, Distance, Place, Orientation, Legend, Equator, Scale.
What type of chart shows relationships over time?
A timeline or line graph can show relationships over time.
When would you use a bar graph instead of a line graph?
A bar graph is used when comparing discrete categories, while a line graph is used for continuous data over time.