1. Maps

2. I. Map - flat diagram of the earth
A. Map Essentials
1. 4 items on all maps
a. directional indicators
1. compass rose
b. scales
1. represents distance
a. miles and kilometers
c. legend
1. explains symbols on a map
a. colors, pictures
d. title
1. topic of the map

3. B. Globes are the representation of our world
C. Distortion - when parts of a map are misrepresented
1. all maps have distortion.
a. flat maps - distort size
1. more at higher latitudes
2. good for direction and shape

4. Different Types of Maps
- Political
- Physical
- Thematic
- Inset

5. Political Maps - Political maps are identified by the
different colors for every
continent, country, state, or county.
- Different colors help show where
borders start and stop.
- Places that share a border must be
different colors.
- If you are looking for a country or a
city this is your map.

6. Physical Maps
Physical Maps show us where physical features are located
on a map.
- The items on a physical map
will not be shown on a political
Map.
- If you are looking for a river or a
mountain this is your map.

7. Thematic Maps Theme maps take a specific topic and show
Temperature and
precipitation
Thematic Maps
Theme maps take a specific topic and show
it on a map, such as climate zones,
precipitation., etc…
Some of the most popular theme maps are elevation as well
As climate zones.
Climate zones
Tectonic plates

8. Inset Maps Inset maps take a specific region on
a map and enlarge it so that it is
easier to view.
Most U.S. maps show Hawaii and Alaska
As inset maps.

9. C. Atlases
1. Book of maps
2. Types of Maps