Types of Maps for Students

Front

Physical Map

Back

Shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.

Front

Political Map

Back

Displays countries, states, and cities with boundaries.

Front

Topographic Map

Back

Uses contour lines to show elevation and landforms.

Front

Climate Map

Back

Shows temperature and precipitation patterns in an area

Front

Road Map

Back

Details highways, roads, and transportation routes.

Front

Economic Map

Back

Shows natural resources and how people use their land to make money.

Front

Satellite Map

Back

Provides images of Earth from space.

Front

Population Density Map

Back

Illustrates how many people live in an area.

Front

Political Map

Back

Focuses on borders between countries and regions.