Types of Maps – Physical maps Show landforms Shows water features May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface is) May show elevation- height.

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Types of Maps – Physical maps Show landforms Shows water features May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface is) May show elevation- height of an area above sea level

Types of Maps – Physical maps Show landforms Shows water features May show relief ( how flat or rugged the land surface is) May show elevation- height of an area above sea level

Physical Map

Political maps Shows boundaries of countries, provinces and states Shows cities, countries, provinces and states Labels or names countries, cities, provinces and states Human made features Major physical features

Political map

Contour maps Shows elevation using contour lines One line for each major elevation Lines are connected & usually form circles or ovals

Contour map

Special purpose maps (thematic) Present specific information Title of the map tells what kind of information is being presented Color and symbols in map are very important Examples:

Point Symbol Map

Dot Density Map

Proportional Symbol Map

Climate map

Natural resources

Population density

Land Use

Territorial expansion