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Map Terms & Type Notes

Map Terms & Type Notes . Mr. Lewis. 4 Main Types of Maps. Physical Map Political Map Relief Map Special-Purpose Map. Physical Map. Map that shows how the land looks Mtns. Rivers, Plains, Lakes, etc. Political Map. Map that shows how humans have divided the surface of the earth

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Map Terms & Type Notes

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  1. Map Terms & Type Notes Mr. Lewis

  2. 4 Main Types of Maps • Physical Map • Political Map • Relief Map • Special-Purpose Map

  3. Physical Map • Map that shows how the land looks • Mtns. Rivers, Plains, Lakes, etc.

  4. Political Map • Map that shows how humans have divided the surface of the earth • Identify countries, cities, borders and regions

  5. Relief Map • A physical map that shows the height of the land above sea level

  6. Special Purpose Map • Maps for rainfall, population density, product maps, etc. • They have a specific purpose • Look at the title to tell purpose

  7. Gotta Know Map Terms • Map Scale • Map Legend • Cardinal Directions • Intermediate Directions • Compass Rose

  8. Map Scale • A way to find the distances on a map by using inches & centimeters for miles and kilometers • Allows you to find actual distances

  9. Map Legend/Key • Tells you what the symbols on a map stand for • Normally in bottom corner

  10. Cardinal Directions • North, South, East & West

  11. Intermediate Directions • Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast

  12. Compass Rose • Shows direction on a map • Draw a Compass Rose in your notes

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