Different Types of MapsDifferent Types of Maps

Objective:Objective:-To be able to differentiate among varieties of To be able to differentiate among varieties of

maps and their properties.maps and their properties.-To interpret physical, political, and distribution To interpret physical, political, and distribution

maps.maps.-To use a grid map. To use a grid map.

The Purpose of MapsThe Purpose of Maps

People use maps to understand the earth.People use maps to understand the earth. Maps can show many things.Maps can show many things. Maps are grouped according to what they show.Maps are grouped according to what they show.

Political Map Political Map

Physical MapPhysical Map

Landform MapLandform Map

Distribution Map Distribution Map

Grid MapGrid Map

Political MapPolitical Map

Political Maps show Political Maps show political divisions such political divisions such as countries and as countries and states.states.

They may also show They may also show capitals and other capitals and other important cities.important cities.

Physical MapPhysical Map

Physical Maps Physical Maps emphasize the natural emphasize the natural features of the earth.features of the earth.

This includes This includes continents, oceans, continents, oceans, islands, lakes, rivers, islands, lakes, rivers, mountains, plains, mountains, plains, and deserts.and deserts.

They may also show They may also show natural boundaries. natural boundaries.

Landform MapLandform Map

Landform maps are Landform maps are physical maps that physical maps that show how the earth’s show how the earth’s surface varies from surface varies from place to place. place to place.

They use color to They use color to show mountains, hills, show mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.plateaus, and plains.

Distribution Map Distribution Map

Distribution maps Distribution maps show how population, show how population, rainfall, language, and rainfall, language, and religion are distributed religion are distributed in pars of the world.in pars of the world.

Grid MapGrid Map

This map uses grids This map uses grids to help find exact to help find exact locations.locations.

The grids are usually The grids are usually set up with letters and set up with letters and numbers. numbers.

Time for ReviewTime for Review

Name one type of map and what does it Name one type of map and what does it show?show?

What is the difference between a landform What is the difference between a landform map and a political map?map and a political map?

How can a grid map help you find your How can a grid map help you find your way around a city?way around a city?