the many types of maps
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The Many Types Of Maps. Political Maps. Show man -made boundaries between countries , states, and provinces Also show important cities Identifies only major physical systems. Physical Maps. Show landforms and water features Show elevation using color or contour lines - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Many Types The Many Types OfOf
MapsMaps
Political Maps• Show man-made boundaries
between countries, states, and provinces
• Also show important cities• Identifies only major physical
systems
Physical Maps• Show landforms and water
features• Show elevation using color or
contour lines• Look at key to identify various
colors used on the map
Contour Maps• Use lines to outline the shape – or
contour- of the landscape• Each contour line connects all points
that are at the same elevation.• If you walked along one contour line you
would always be at the same height above sea level.
Contour Map
Special Purpose Maps•Used to present specific kinds of
information•Usually show patterns•Make sure to notice the titletitle and
map keymap key!•Examples:ClimatePopulation Land Use ResourceTopographic…and many more!
Climate Maps• Show the average climates in a
region• Climate is the usual, predictable
pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time
Population Density Population Density MapsMaps• Show patterns of where
people live• Show how crowded a place
is• Show size of cities (using
dots or squares) and people per square mile or square kilometer (using colors)
Land Use Resource Maps● Show patterns of land use, or the
way people use the land they live on to meet their needs
• ColorsColors normally show land use patterns
• SymbolsSymbols normally show the locations of important resources
• Also called “Economic Activity Maps”
Others•Time Zone Maps •Transportation Maps •Topographic Maps •Historical Maps •And MANY MORE!!