7.3.spi.14. distinguish between types of maps. i.e. political, physical, climatic, land-use resource, contour, elevation

1. 7.3.spi.14. distinguish between types of maps. (i.e. political, physical, climatic, land-use resource, contour, elevation, topographic.)

2. Maps and Mapping A Map is a picture showing the features of a specific area.

3. Maps and Mapping What is the purpose of a map?

4. Maps and Mapping Cartographers are people who make maps.

5. Maps and Mapping Maps that show people how to get around by car, foot, bike, horse, or boat are called navigation maps. To �navigate� means to find one�s way following a route.

6. Maps and Mapping A road map shows the roads in a particular area.

7. Maps and Mapping What type of map might a sailor use? Nautical Map

9. Maps and Mapping What type of map might a helicopter pilot use? Aeronautical Map

11. Map and Mapping Maps that show the surface of the earth in great detail are called physical map.

12. Map and Mapping A topographic map is a very detailed physical map, which shows elevation -- the height of land above sea level.

13. Why would you use a topographical map? A contour line is a line that labels the elevation of an area on a topographical map.