Maps 101

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Which map would you use in the following situations? Two countries are disputing over who controls a border of land. Options: Physical, Resource, Political, Climate

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Political

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Which map would you use to know how much rainfall to expect in a region?

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Climate

Front

Which map would you use to cross land avoiding rough landscapes? Options: Topographical, Physical, Political, Climate

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Physical

Front

Which map would you use to invest in a country's agricultural products? Options: Resource, Political, Physical, Climate

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Resource

Front

Which map would you use to find out how high is Mount McCormick? Options: Political, Topographical, Climate, Resource

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Topographical

Front

What would you use to determine the distance from Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO?

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Scale

Front

Map description: This map shows land features and landforms within a region. Options: Physical, Political, Informational

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Physical

Front

Map description: This map shows boundaries and borders.

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Political

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Map description: This map shows major transportation routes across a region. Options: Physical, Political, Informational

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Informational

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What tells you what signs on a map symbolize and represent?

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