How to read a physical map

What makes locating places easier?

• Learning how to read a map

• Using a compass

• Guessing the location

• Asking for directions

What type of map shows roads, towns, and boundaries?

• Topographical map

• Road map

• Historical map

• Physical map

What does a physical map show?

• Countries' capitals

• Physical features of the land

• Population density

• Weather patterns

What can physical maps show about the land?

• Political boundaries

• Hills, mountains, and valleys

• Names of countries

• Trade routes

What additional features can some physical maps show?

• Types of plants and rainfall

• Internet connectivity

• Language spoken

• Currency used

How do some maps show the elevation of the land?

• With a legend

• By writing numbers

• Using symbols

• Using lines

What method is used by the Physical Map of the United States to show elevation?

• Text descriptions

• Numbers

• Symbols

• Colors and shading

Why might you want to use a physical map?

• To find the shortest route

• To learn about the land's physical features

• To understand political boundaries

• To study historical events

What is the purpose of maps that show roads and cities?

• To help with historical research

• To assist in urban planning

• To locate places and figure out distances

• To study the climate of an area

What might you not learn from a map that shows roads, towns, and cities?

• The location of places

• The distance between places

• What the land itself looks like

• State and national boundaries