Types of Maps

What does a political map show?

• Physical features of land

• Borders of states and countries

• Climate zones

• Elevation levels.

Which of the following is not shown on a political map?

• A) Major cities

• B) Borders of countries

• C) Physical features of land

• D) State capitals.

What is a physical map?

• A map showing political boundaries

• A map showing landscape features

• A map showing weather patterns

• A map showing population density.

Which of the following features are commonly shown on physical maps?

• A) Roads and highways

• B) Mountains, lakes, and rivers

• C) Cities and capitals

• D) Climate zones.

What does a climate map show?

• Political boundaries

• Average temperatures and rainfall

• Population density

• Mountain ranges

How are climate maps similar to physical maps?

• They show political boundaries

• They show average temperatures

• They show the boundaries shown on a political map

• They show population density.

What is a thematic map?

• A map that shows physical features

• A map that focuses on a particular theme or special topic

• A map that shows political boundaries

• A map that displays weather patterns.

Which of the following is an example of a theme that a thematic map might focus on?

• Population density

• Weather patterns

• Number of roller coasters

• All of the above.

Which map shows the political boundaries of the United States?

• Temperature Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Roller Coaster Map

Which map would you use to find the number of roller coasters in each state?

• Physical Map

• Temperature Map

• Political Map

• Roller Coaster Map