Warm-Up  Write down the lesson name and date  Answer the following questions in your binder: – What is a map? – How was many times have you used a map? – What were the reasons you used maps in the past? – How did it help you?

Maps What are the different kinds of maps?

3 Types of Maps  Physical maps  Political maps  Thematic maps

Political Maps  Political maps show how humans have impacted the landscape. For example, city names, roads, country borders, etc. are all part of political maps.  A political map often uses colors to show the boundaries between states or countries.

Political Maps  Political maps change frequently (physical maps change very, very slowly through geologic processes) and must be redrawn often. A political map of the world that is 50 years old is no longer accurate.  Wars and ethnic conflict are two major causes political maps change.

Political Maps  Lets look at some examples of political maps.

Political Maps

Physical Maps  Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like.  A physical map highlights Earth’s natural features, such as mountains and forests.

 Physical maps do not contain man made features.  For example, a physical map would be a map of what you would see if you were looking down on Earth from space. Physical Maps Notice you do not see country borders or city markings. These divisions are created by people. For example, there is no actual line dividing Texas from its bordering states.

Physical Maps  Lets look at am examples of a physical map.

Physical Maps  There are different types of physical maps. Relief Maps – Show the difference in height between land Elevation Maps – Show the elevation, or height above sea level.

Thematic Maps  Thematic maps show specific types of information.

Thematic Maps  Other types of thematic maps:  Population distribution and density  Economic activity  Resource  Language  Ethnicity

Thematic Maps  Other types of thematic maps:  Climate  Precipitation  Vegetation

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  Think about a hiker. What kind of map would they need? A physical map.  Why? They would need to know things like where mountains, forest, and rivers are.

Map Review  I am planning a trip to New York. What kind of map would I most likely need? A political map  Why? A political map would show me states and cities. This is information that I would likely need to know if going to New York.