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Map Skills—Types of Maps
Types of MapsThere are many different types of maps. These
include, but are not limited to:• Political Maps—Show country borders and
sometimes major cities• Topographic or Relief Maps—Show physical
features• Thematic Maps—Focus on a specific topic or theme
(ex. precipitation, climate, natural resources, land use, and population)
Check out these examples!
Political Map
Topographical Map
Thematic Map
Not to confuse you but…
• Sometimes maps can be of more than one type. For example, your atlas includes a lot of “Political Relief Maps”. These are a combination of political and topographical maps.
Your Task• Title a piece of white lined paper--MAP
SKILLS. This will be a page in your SS file.
• Make a subheading called--Types of Maps
• Use a classroom desk atlas to answer the following questions about map types. Feel free to ask your table mates for help if you need it.
• We’ll review the answers together in 5-10 minutes.
Questions1. A)What type of map (political, topographical/relief, or
thematic) do you find on page 32? B)What information can you gather from this map?
2. A)What type of map do you find on page 62 and 63? B)What information can you gather from this map?
3. A)What kind of map do you find on page 154 and 155? B)What information can you gather from this map?
4. A)What kind of map do you find on page 164? B)What information can you gather from this map?