Thematic Maps

Explore Thematic Maps! Learn geography basics & map types.

5 Themes of Geography location, place, human-environment interaction, region, movement GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) an important tool used by geographers involving technology to determine the location of places on Earth Google street-mapping system which raises privacy concerns for individuals due to electronic image capturing geography study of Earth and its people, places, and environments technology is any way that scientific discoveries are applied to practical uses. Example- cell phone, GPS devices in cars Which ocean lies to the east of North America? Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Arctic Ocean Caribbean Sea What type of map is this? Political map Physical map What type of physical map is this? Climate map Heat map Political map This map is a climate map, because it shows the different climate zones. What is the difference between physical and political maps? Physical Maps A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks Mountains Valleys Forests Bodies of Water Political Maps Shows the government borders for countries, states and counties, as well as the location of capitals and major cities States Countries Capitals