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Map Skills - Part 2. Explore The World. AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes. Lesson Objectives. Different Kinds of Maps : Political Physical Elevation Relief Historical Distribution. Political Map.
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Map Skills - Part 2 Explore The World AIM: Why is it important to use different kinds of maps? Do Now: Take Regents Review Quiz – You have 10 Minutes
Lesson Objectives Different Kinds of Maps: • Political • Physical • Elevation • Relief • HistoricalDistribution
Political Map • Cities • Countries • Boundaries • States
What Kind of Map is It? • Each Map differs in the information being displayed • Look at the title to determine the subject.
Physical Map of Greece Physical Map Displays Earth’s Natural Features: • Mountains/Hills • Rivers/Lakes • Oceans • Deserts • Forests
ElevationMap Showsat what height a location is at.
Hudson Canyon Relief Map Shows Elevation (Height) above/below Sea Level Color Coded Changes: Lighter– No Elevation Medium – Gradual (Little) Darker –Sharp Elevation Elevation in Feet
HistoricalMap Shows Events that happened in the past
How Something is Spread or Distributed Across an Area. DistributionMap