1. Introduction to Thematic Maps

2. Answer the following questions using page 22 in the World Geography textbook
What are thematic maps?
What are some examples of thematic maps?
What two parts of a thematic map give you information to help you read it?

3. Use pages 106-107 in the World Geography textbook to answer the following questions
What is Canada’s most widespread economic activity (the one that covers the most land)?
In what part of the US (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western) would you find the most cattle?
What states might make up the sub-region known as “tornado alley”?
How does the population density of Canada compare to that of the US?