1. Types of Maps

2. Political ► Shows borders between cities, states, countries. ► These borders are not seen from space.

3. Physical ► Shows the earth’s natural (physical) features ► Ex. Mountains, oceans, rivers, valleys, deserts, etc.

4. Land Use Resource ► Shows how the land is used and the resources available on the land.

5. Topographic/Contour Map ► Shows elevation (how high or low) using contour lines.

6. Climate ► Shows the average temperature or precipitation for an area.

13. Quick Check 1. Which type of map is better for finding out what countries border another country? 2. Which type of map shows landforms in more detail? 3. If I want to know what amount of land is used for farming in TN, what type of map should I use? 4. If I want to know how much rain Murfreesboro gets in the month of May, what type of map should I use? 5. If I were looking at a map that showed the terrain using a bunch of squiggly lines, what type of map would I be looking at?