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Debra Fisher-Nichols 6 th Grade Social Studies Elmore Park Middle
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Show people how to get around Most common is a Road Map
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Shows the physical features of the earth Shows landforms of the earth Rivers Mountains Deserts
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Very detailed type of physical map Shows the same basic physical map Adds lines that show elevation These lines are called Contour lines
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Shows climate changes and patterns
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Maps that have a theme to them Usually shown by shades of a related color Can be used to identify almost anything Mostly used for elevation Population Cultural differences
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Is a Thematic Map that shows areas of elevation according to color Differs from a topographic map in that it DOES NOT have contour lines Shows more of a range of elevation CAN LOOK THE SAME AS A PHYSICAL MAP…LOOK FOR THE KEY!!!
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A Thematic map that shows population Color coded Can be used to show several things Birth rate or Death rate Population areas Population changes Total Population of areas Population Density (most common)
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Shows resources on a map Shown using symbols for each resource Will sometimes use a color to identify resources…much rarer though Shows both non-renewable and renewable resources Minerals and Vegetation are often shown on different maps
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Show state or country lines Show only borders and place names Shows Capitals and Major Cities
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