What are they and how do we use them? Types of Maps What are they and how do we use them?

Political Maps These maps show political boundaries between nations, states and cities. It also can show each nations capital or major cities.

Physical Map This map shows various landforms and bodies of water. The key shows what elevation each color represents.

Thematic Maps Maps made to present specific types of information. Climate Vegetation Natural Resources Population Density Historical Expansion

Population Map This map shows the population density, or the amount of people living in a square mile or kilometer. The key show what each color represents.

Climate Maps This map depicts the various climate zones in a regions. A climate is the average weather in an area over a long period of time. The key shows what each color represents.

Natural Resources This map shows what natural resources are available in the region and how certain land is used. Helps you to better understand the economy of a country or region.

Historical Maps Maps that show events that occur in a region over time.

Contour Maps A map that shows the elevation of the area. All the land at the same elevation is connected by a line. These lines usually form circles or ovals. Lines close together represent a steep surface Lines further apart represent a flat or slightly raised area.

Vegetation These maps show the different types of plants that are found in this region.

What is Brasilia’s climate like? Tropical savanna

What type of map of Asia is this? Political

What is the capital of Yemen? Sanaa

What is the subject of this map of Asia? Population

Most of Asia’s population falls into which two categories? 2.5-24 and less than 2.5 per square mile