1. Maps SOL WG.1c

2. Maps
Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth

3. Advantages of Maps Maps are cheaper than globes Maps show detail
Maps can show themes (thematic maps) and be used for comparing things
Maps can be put into a book called an atlas
Maps are portable

4. Disadvantages of Maps Maps are distorted because the earth is not flat
Maps can distort shape, area, direction, and distance
This problem is somewhat solved by different map projections

5. Different Types of Maps
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Topographic Maps
Thematic Maps
Cartograms

6. Political Maps
Political maps show man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries

9. Physical Maps
Physical maps help you see the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area

12. Thematic Maps
Thematic maps show specific types of information. Here are some examples of thematic maps:
Qualitative maps
Cartograms
Flow line maps

13. Cartogram

14. Thematic Maps Other types of thematic maps:
Population distribution and density
Economic activity
Resource
Language
Ethnicity

16. Thematic Maps Other types of thematic maps: Climate Precipitation
Vegetation

19. Small Scale Maps Maps can be large or small scale
A small scale map shows a large area but without much detail.
A small scale is used to see relative location in a region or between regions

20. Small Scale Road Map
Large Scale Road Map

21. Large Scale Maps
A large scale map shows a small area with much more detail
A large scale is used to see relative location within a region

22. Mental Maps

23. What Is A Mental Map
A mental map is a map in your mind. We all have mental maps but some are more refined than others. We all have a mental map of the world. Some people know more countries but we should all know basic things like where the continents are in relation to each other.

24. Do You Need A Map To…? Find your way to the bus stop in the morning?
Go to the bathroom in school?
Get around Newport News?
Find countries such as Iraq, China, and Russia?

25. People Use Mental Maps…
To carry out daily activities such as shopping and going to school or work.
Give directions to other people.
Understand world events.

26. Ways Mental Maps Can Be Developed and Refined
Comparing sketch maps to maps in atlases or other resources
Describing the location of places in terms of reference points
Describing the location of places in terms of geographic features and land forms
Describing the location of places in terms of the human characteristics of a place

28. Mental Map of San Francisco

29. Mental Map of Boston

30. Mental Map