1. Types of Maps complete your graphic organizer

2. Physical Maps Shows physical features mountains rivers oceans
bodies of water
deserts
plains

3. Political Maps shows political features national borders
state and provincial boundaries
capitals and other important cities

4. Thematic Maps Shows specific types of information:
Population (e.g., distribution and density)
Economic activity
Resource
Language
Ethnicity
Climate
Precipitation
Vegetation

5. Which areas are the most populated?
Least populated?
Why do you think that is?

6. What kind of climate does most of Australia have?

7. What is the largest religious/ethnic group in Iraq
What is the largest religious/ethnic group in Iraq? What is the largest city?

8. Mental Maps Based on our own perception of a location Uses include ...
Carry out daily activities (e.g., route to school, shopping)
Give directions to others
Understand world events
Turn to a shoulder buddy and explain
how to get to your next class

9. Mental Maps
People improve their mental maps through both personal experience and learning
(How long did it take you to improve your mental map of the school?)
Serve as indicators of how well people know the spatial characteristics of certain places