Transcript Types of maps

Types of Maps
WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO WE USE THEM?
Political Maps
These maps show political
boundaries between nations,
states and cities.
It also can show each nations
capital or major cities.
Physical Map
This map shows various landforms
and bodies of water.
The key shows what elevation each
color represents.
Thematic Maps
Maps made to present specific types of information.
◦ Climate
◦ Vegetation
◦ Natural Resources
◦ Population Density
◦ Historical Expansion
Population Map
This map shows the
population density, or the
amount of people living in
a square mile or
kilometer.
The key show what each
color represents.
Climate Maps
This map depicts the various
climate zones in a regions.
A climate is the average
weather in an area over a long
period of time.
The key shows what each color
represents.
Natural Resources
This map shows what natural
resources are available in the
region and how certain land is
used.
Helps you to better understand
the economy of a country or
region.
Historical Maps
Maps that show events that
occur in a region over time.
Contour Maps
A map that shows the elevation
of the area.
◦ All the land at the same elevation is
connected by a line.
◦ These lines usually form circles or
ovals.
◦ Lines close together represent a
steep surface
◦ Lines further apart represent a flat
or slightly raised area.
Vegetation
These maps show the different
types of plants that are found
in this region.
What is Brasilia’s
climate like?
What type of map
of Asia is this?
What is the
capital of Yemen?
What is the
subject of this
map of Asia?
Most of Asia’s
population falls
into which two
categories?