1. Types of Maps Notes

2. Physical Map
A map that shows physical features such as mountains, deserts, lakes, canyons, and rivers

4. Elevation Map
A map that uses color to show height above the sea.

6. Contour Map
A map that displays a specific area/landform’s height using lines.

8. Political Map
A colorful map that shows the lines people use to divide countries and states. It also shows major cities.

10. Land Resource Map
A map that displays how the land pictured is being used. The map can display crops, minerals and livestock animals in the area.

12. Climate Map
A map that details the type of weather found in an area.

14. Parts of a Map

15. Map Key/Legend
Lists and explains the symbols used on a map

17. Compass
Instrument used for showing direction.

19. Compass Rose
Symbol that shows direction on a map.

21. Directions North South East West Northeast Southeast Northwest
Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions
North
South
East
West
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest

22. Ticket Out the Door (TOTD) Instructions
Pick 3 of the 6 maps we talked about and describe them in your own words in at least 3 sentences
Pick 3 of the 6 maps we talked about and draw an example of each with correct labels.
Draw a map of your neighborhood.
This is due at the end of class today, so pick something you know you can get done today!