Unit 1 maps & elements

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

This map is showing the major cities in the United States. What type of map is this?

• Political

• Physical

• Thematic

What map element is circled here?

• Title

• Compass

• Scale

• Key/legend

What map element is circled here?

• Scale

• Title

• Key/legend

• Compass rose

This map is showing features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes. What type of map is it?

• Political

• Thematic

• Physical

What map element is circled here?

• Title

• Scale

• Key/legend

• Compass rose

What is the title of this map? (Make sure to capitalize the letters)

What do physical maps show?

• the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes.

• A theme such as population or rainfall

• state and national boundaries and capital and major cities

• They have a key/legend

What is a thematic map?

• state and national boundaries and capital and major cities

• the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes.

• A map that illustrates a particular subject matter, or theme.

• Elevation

What does a political map show?

• state and national boundaries and capital and major cities

• the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes.

• Shows a particular theme or subject matter.

• elevation