Explore The World AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes.

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Explore The World AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes

Different Kinds of Maps: Different Kinds of Maps: Political Political Physical Physical Elevation Elevation Relief Relief Historical Distribution Historical Distribution

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 of Greece Mountains/Hills Rivers/Lakes Oceans Deserts Forests Displays Earth’s Natural Features:

Shows at what height a location is at.

Hudson Canyon Elevation in Feet Shows Elevation (Height) above/below Sea Level Color Coded Changes: Lighter– No Elevation Medium – Gradual (Little) Darker –Sharp Elevation

Shows Events that happened in the past

How Something is Spread or Distributed Across an Area.