Map Types Flashcard

Front

What type of map shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties?

Back

Political map

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What type of map shows bodies of water, lakes, and islands?

Back

Physical map

Front

What do population maps show?

Back

They show you where the majority of the people live.

Front

What are the boundaries between countries called?

Back

Borders

Front

What kind of map uses ordered pairs?

Back

Grid map

Front

What is a physical map?

Back

A map that shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.

Front

What is a political map?

Back

A map that shows the names and boundaries of countries, states, and cities.

Front

What does a population map help us understand?

Back

It helps us see where people live and how many people are in different areas.

Front

What is the purpose of a grid map?

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To help locate places using a system of rows and columns.

Front

What type of map would you use to find the highest mountains?

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Elevation map