Physical and Political Map Features

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What types of things will you see on a POLITICAL map?

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state borders, state capitols, regions

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True or False: Country and Continent name will be on BOTH a Political and Physical map:

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True

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What is the key difference between physical and political maps?

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Political maps include man-made borders and titles, Physical maps have natural borders and land forms.

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What are features on a physical map?

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mountain ranges, rivers, great plains

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True or False: A state governor's name can be found on a physical map:

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False

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What is a region?

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An area of the country with a similar climate/environment

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What kinds of things can act as natural borders?

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Mountains or rivers

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Something you would find on a physical map is...

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a lake

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What do physical maps primarily show?

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Physical features of the land

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This type of map shows the physical features of an area such as mountains, lakes, or rivers.

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Physical Map