THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MAPS

Discover the 5 main types of maps: Physical, Political, Climate, Population, and Resource. Perfect for young geographers!

Types of Maps Match the pictures of the maps below with their correct label. Physical Map Political Map Climate Map Population Map Resource Map Fill in the blanks with the correct words. PHYSICAL MAPIt shows physical features such as mountains, lakes, rivers, and plains.Rivers and lakes are shown in the colorblue. Levels of land elevation are shown in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. Which of the following facts are true about Political Maps?Select all that apply. It shows the state and national boundaries of a place. It shows the location of cities and countries. It has many different colors. It shows major roads and highways. It shows the pattern of precipitation and temperature in an area. It shows how many people live in a particular area. Sort the following facts into the correct category. Climate Map Shows the average temperature in an area. Shows the average precipitation (rainfall) in an area. This map has strips of colors running across the map, almost like a rainbow. Population Map Shows the density of people in a specific area. Dots or shaded colors are used to show how many humans there are. Resource Map Shows the different resources available in a given area. For example, you may find an image of a corn stalk on this map, or a picture of a fish.