Types of Maps

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

• a highway

• a lake

• a different subject

• a border between states or countries

What type of map is this?

• Climate

• Political

• Topological

• Physical

These maps may be useful for pilots or mountain hikers.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Economic Resource Map

• Thematic Map

What type of map would you use if you wanted to find the countries bordering France?

• Political
• Physical
• Road

• Population

A map showing landmarks such as landforms, deserts, mountains and plains.

• Political

• Physical

• Elevation

• Population

A map showing governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities.

• Political

• Physical

• Population

• Elevation

This type of map shows where gold and silver is located in a region

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Natural Resource Map

• Climate Map

This map is an example of a . . .

• Geologic Map

• 3D Map

• Projection Map

• Topographic Map

What type of map would be most helpful if you were looking for a steep trail to hike?

• Geologic Map

• Projection Map

• 3D Map

• Topographic Map

Which image is a road map?

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