Maps!

Types of Maps Topographical Physical Political

Topographical Why are they used? Used by anyone that needs an accurate description of earth’s surface. They show what the ground looks like By who? Campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, urban developers What is on it? Toponymy, including names of places, bodies of water and highways Reliefs, including mountains, valleys and plateaus Waters, including oceans, lakes, streams, rivers Cities

Topographical continued Similar to Physical maps Difference is that they use contour lines Make sure you have a legend Those that look at these maps need to know what elevation is what color Use colors Make sure that you use the same scheme of colors for the same thing

Physical Focuses on the geography of the area Will show mountains, water, deserts, and natural details of the land More natural colors Will show elevation with different colors

Political Map Shows boundaries Often more brightly colored Shows cities and counties/ countries Do not show any topographic features

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