Map Projections/Types of Maps

what is a thematic map?

• a map that shows geographic locations on Earth’s surface, such as the locations of cities or oceans

• a map that shows A graphic representation of the three-dimensional configuration of Earth’s surface

• a map that is thematic with color

• a map that : A map that emphasizes the spatial patterns of geographic statistics or attributes, and sometimes the relationships between them

what is a reference map?

• A map that emphasizes the spatial patterns of geographic statistics or attributes, and sometimes the relationships between them

• A map that shows geographic locations on Earth’s surface, such as the locations of cities or oceans

• A thematic map that shows data aggregated for a specific geographic area, often using different colors to represent different values

• A graphic representation of the three-dimensional configuration of Earth’s surface

what is a topographic map?

• A graphic representation of the three-dimensional configuration of Earth’s surface

• a thematic map with color

• a map that shows geographic locations on Earth’s surface, such as the locations of cities or oceans

• A map that emphasizes the spatial patterns of geographic statistics or attributes, and sometimes the relationships between them.

A geography teacher showed a map in the class and asked, 'What kind of map is this?'

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

• Political

• Physical

You are looking at a map in a geography textbook. What kind of map do you think it is based on the picture?

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

• Political

• Physical

John is a geography student and he is studying different types of maps. Which type of map should he refer to if he wants to see boundaries and locations?

• Reference map

• Thematic map

What kind of map shows topics and trends within a location?

• Reference map

• Thematic map

The map shown in the picture is a(n)

• isoline map

• cartogram map

• graduated map

• dot map

The map shown in the picture is a(n)

• isoline map

• cartogram map

• graduated map

• dot map

You are on a treasure hunt and you have a map in your hand. Which element on the map would you refer to understand what the various symbols on the map mean?

• Title of the map

• Compass on the map

• Scale on the map

• Legend on the map