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Explore The World AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes.

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1 Explore The World AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes

2 Different Kinds of Maps: Different Kinds of Maps: Political Political Physical Physical Elevation Elevation Relief Relief Historical Distribution Historical Distribution

3 Cities Countries Boundaries States

4 What Kind of Map is It? Each Map differs in the information being displayed Look at the title to determine the subject.

5 Physical Map of Greece Mountains/Hills Rivers/Lakes Oceans Deserts Forests Displays Earth’s Natural Features:

6 Shows at what height a location is at.

7 Hudson Canyon Elevation in Feet Shows Elevation (Height) above/below Sea Level Color Coded Changes: Lighter– No Elevation Medium – Gradual (Little) Darker –Sharp Elevation

8 Shows Events that happened in the past

9 How Something is Spread or Distributed Across an Area.

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