Maps

Political Maps Political maps show how people have divided places on the Earth into countries, states, cities and other units for the purpose of governing them.

Physical Maps Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like which includes mountains, rivers, valleys, and deserts.

Physical Maps A physical map can also show the oceans. Atlantic Pacific Arctic Indian Pacific ocean Atlantic Arctic Indian Pacific ocean

Highway/Road Maps Highway maps are just what they sound like. They show highways and roads for those people that need directions for going from one place to another.

Resource Maps A resource map show what different parts of the world has that nature has provided such as trees, minerals, and crops.

Historical Maps A historical map shows the routes of historical events in history such as the Trail of Tears.

Map Review What is the purpose of a Political map? To show borders of countries, states, cities

Map Review What is the purpose of a Physical map? Physical maps show what the surface of the world looks like

Map Review What is the purpose of a Historical map? Historical maps show the paths or trails of historical events that happened in the past.

Map Review What are the four major oceans of the world? Atlantic Pacific Arctic Indian

Map Review What is the purpose of a highway map? It gives directions to travelers around the world.

Map Review What is the purpose of a resource map? It tells the different types of natural products that can be found around the world.

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