Warm-Up What part of a map contains information on what the map’s symbols would mean?

Warm-Up What part of a map contains information on what the map’s symbols would mean? Key or Legend

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Foldable Time One the next blank page of your ISN we are going to place a foldable. You will need: Glue/Glue Sticks Scissors

What are the different kinds of maps?

Political Maps Political maps show how humans have impacted the landscape. For example, city names, roads, country borders, etc. are all part of political maps. A political map often uses colors to show the boundaries between states or countries.

Political Maps Political maps change frequently and must be redrawn often. A political map of the world that is 50 years old is no longer accurate. Wars and ethnic conflict are two major causes political maps change.

Political Maps Lets look at some examples of political maps.

Political Maps

Political Maps

Physical Maps Physical maps show what the surface of the Earth looks like. A physical map highlights Earth’s natural features, such as mountains and forests.

Physical Maps Physical maps do not contain man made features. For example, a physical map would be a map of what you would see if you were looking down on Earth from space. Notice you do not see country borders or city markings. These divisions are created by people. For example, there is no actual line dividing Texas from its bordering states.

Physical Maps Lets look at an example of a physical map.

Physical Maps There are different types of physical maps. Relief Maps – Show the difference in height between land Elevation Maps – Show the elevation, or height above sea level.

Map Review What is the purpose of a Political map? To show borders of countries, states, cities

Map Review What is the purpose of a Physical map? Physical maps show what the surface of the world looks like.