Political Map
Do the lines between countries or states exist in real life?
No
What is an example of higher elevation?
Mountains or hills
A thematic map needs to have what to tell you what the colors mean?
What does a road map include?
Major and minor highways
What else can define the lines between countries or states?
Signs
What is an example of lower elevation?
Plains
Give 2 examples of geography that a physical map may include.
Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, oceans
Give 2 examples of climate.
Tropical, wet. humid, arid, tundra, ice caps, subartic
Give 2 examples of physical features (features of the Earth)
River or mountain ranges
High elevation
Average rainfall, types of soil, population
What do the numbers on the roads mean?
Route numbers
What can the lines be defined by in real life?
Hint: not an example
Physical features
Lines farther apart show?
Lower elevation
What does a physical map show?
Shows the geography of an area
What does a road map show?
Shows the roads in an area?
What does a political map show?
The boundaries between a country or state
What does a topographical map show?
Shows the features of the Earth's surface with lines to show elevation
What does a thematic map show?
Shows a certain topic
What does a climate map show?
Shows information about the climate