Explore The World

Map Skills - Part 2

AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps?

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Lesson Objectives Different Kinds of

Maps:

PoliticalPhysicalElevationRelief Historical

Distribution

Political Map• Cities• Countries• Boundaries• States

What Kind of Map is It?Each Map differs in the information being displayed

Look at the title to determine the subject.

Physical Map

Physical Map of Greece

• Mountains/Hills• Rivers/Lakes• Oceans• Deserts• Forests

Displays Earth’s Natural Features:

ElevationMap

Shows at what height a location is at.

Relief Map

Hudson Canyon

Elevation in Feet

Shows Elevation (Height) above/below Sea Level

Color Coded Changes:

Lighter– No Elevation Medium – Gradual (Little)Darker –Sharp Elevation

HistoricalMap

Shows Events that happened in the past

DistributionMap

How Something is Spread or Distributed Across an Area.