Types of Maps

What map would you use to answer the following question: “Where is the Mississippi River?”

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Cartogram

• Physical map

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

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

• Political

• Physical

A map that shows shape and changing elevation of the land is called a/an

• height map

• interval map

• topographic map

• contour map

Contour lines that are close together indicate a _________ slope.

• steep

• pointy

• gentle

• ski

You are looking at a map in a geography textbook. Can you identify the type of map you are seeing?

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

• Political

• Physical

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

• Reference map

• Thematic map

What is the function of a map key?

• The function of a map key is to uniquely identify elements in a map.

• The function of a map key is to retrieve elements from a map.

• The function of a map key is to sort elements in a map.

• The function of a map key is to store values in a map.

What map would you use to answer the following question: "What countries border Brazil?"

• Political map

• Economic activity map

• Aerial map

• Road map

Which element on a map helps in determining directions?

• compass rose

• grid lines

• legend

• scale

Which type of map displays physical features like mountains, rivers, and deserts?

• Climate map

• Physical map

• Political map

• Topographic map