1. A map is a flat, two-dimensional representation of space.
Types of Maps Notes
A map is a flat, two-dimensional representation of space.
Lecture: With maps, geographers can show how places are influenced by their location and how different places affect each other. Maps can be used to answer geographic questions, to make connections, to infer relationship and to analyze change
Further info in orange book pg34-40

2. Assignment On your graphic organizer: Write down the definition
Draw a representation of the map.
Next write in your own words what the map is!
Raise your hand if you need help..
Atlas are available if you want a closer look at each type of map

3. Steps to Understanding a Map
Title: describes information it presents. (tectonic map)
Scale: is used to show much the map has been reduced. Shows actual distance
Compass Rose: shows where the four basic directions
Legend: lists the symbols used on the map

4. You Can Use Maps to… Find and identify places Describe places.
Understand our world and its people.
Understand how people and places are related.
Find your way.
Understand the past.

5. Physical Map Identify features of Earth’s surface: Mountains Plains
Bodies of Water
Vegetation
Elevation
The water is usually shown in blue. Colors are used to show relief—differences in land elevations. Green is typically used at lower elevations, and orange or brown indicate higher elevations.

6. Political Map Shows major boundaries Countries States Capitals
Other Cities

7. Historical
Illustrates the past
Shows change overtime

8. Thematic Maps Helps you understand a specific theme: World religions
Such as spread of
World religions
People
Cultures

9. Population Density Maps
Shows where people live in a specific area
Shows how crowded a place is (urban or rural)

10. Resource Map
Show major natural resources and agricultural and industrial products of an area