+ Types of maps “Maps are essential. Planning a journey without a map is like building a house without drawing” – Mark Jenkins.

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+ Types of maps “Maps are essential. Planning a journey without a map is like building a house without drawing” – Mark Jenkins

+ First…what does EVERY map need? T – Titles O – Orientation D – Date A – Author L – Legend S – Scale

+ Compass – N, E, W,S North East South West

+ Political Map States and countries. Major Cities Major bodies of water Bright colors!

+ Physical Map Landforms! Deserts, lakes, oceans, mountains, plains Also shows boundaries (much like the political map!)

+ Climate Map Average Temperature, precipitation (rainfall), humidity

+ Economic/Resource Map Economic activity Natural resources Uses symbols/colors

+ Thematic Maps A particular theme Seriously…any theme

+ Topographic Map Elevations! Man made/Nature made features Uses contour lines