Political Physical Thematic MAPS Political Physical Thematic

Political Political maps show man-made boundaries between countries, cities, and/or states The term “State” can refer to a country or a US state like you are familiar with. You will need to pay attention to context to differentiate. The term “Nation” can mean a country or simply a group of nation (example  the Cherokee Nation.)

Political Maps This map shows the boundaries of the UNITED STATES. It also shows boundaries of each US state and major cities. These are man-made borders, but may follow natural features. (What is the boundary between OK and TX?)

Political Maps This map shows the boundaries of the country called CANADA. It also shows boundaries of each “Province” (like a US State) and cities. These are man-made borders, but may follow natural features.

Physical Maps Physical maps show natural features or parts of nature that have been changed by man. Mountains (elevation) Rivers Basins BOW (Bodies of Water)

Physical Maps This map shows the physical features of the UNITED STATES. It also shows states and boundaries, but it’s main focus is on the physical features of the region. What types of features can you see on the map?

Physical Maps This map shows the physical features of CANADA. It also shows states and boundaries, but it’s main focus is on the physical features of the region. What types of features can you see on the map?

Thematic Maps Technically, all maps are “thematic.” What is a theme? Thematic maps show a region of the world and have a “theme” to them (other than political or physical.) What types of “themes” might a map have on it? Rainfall Climate Population Population density

Thematic Maps

Thematic Maps

Thematic Maps

Cartograms Blue=Democrat Red=Republican The map to the left shows 2004 Presidential Election Results by state. So does the cartogram below. Cartograms Cartograms are special types of maps that skew state or country boundaries to show NUMBERS

Cartogram of Global Consumption Cartograms are special types of maps that skew state or country boundaries to show NUMBERS The map to the left shows 2004 Presidential Election Results by state. So does the cartogram below.

Cartogram of Caloric Intake Cartograms are special types of maps that skew state or country boundaries to show NUMBERS The map to the left shows 2004 Presidential Election Results by state. So does the cartogram below.

What types of maps have we learned about? Physical Political Thematic Title your paper “Types of Maps Quiz” Make sure your name, date, period are at the top of your paper. You will answer using one of the above for questions 1-5. Questions 6-10 will be multiple choice.

1. What type of map is shown below?

2. What type of map is shown below?

3. What type of map is shown below?

4. What type of map is shown below?

5. What type of map is shown below?

6. Answer the question below by writing the appropriate LETTER on your paper. All of the following would likely be found on a physical map EXCEPT- Mountains Cities A key or legend BOWs

7. Answer the question below by writing the appropriate LETER on your paper. Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be found on a political map? Provinces States Counties Rivers

8. Answer the question below by writing the appropriate LETER on your paper. The term “state” can mean all of the following EXCEPT- Country Washington D.C. Political unit Division of a country that has it’s own government

9. Answer the question below by writing the appropriate LETER on your paper. The term “nation” can mean __________ or _____________. Country; landmark A US State; group of people with similar culture Noxious; detrimental A group of people with shared culture; a country

10. Answer the question below by writing the appropriate LETER on your paper. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? A woodchuck would chuck lots of wood if a woodchuck could chuck wood. What’s a woodchuck? None Just a little