Maps Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 types of maps.
A
- Topography map
- Political map
- Climatic map
- Physical map
2
Q
Name two facts about the: topographic map.
A
- Shows physical features such as mountains, rivers,etc.
- Contains plenty of detail of a particular area.
3
Q
Name two facts about the: political map
A
- Show countries, their boundaries and capital cities.
- Each country is coloured in a bright colour.
4
Q
Name two facts about the: climatic map
A
- A special type of map which we use to represent the climatic regions of a geographical territory.
- Maps compare regional characteristics by way of theme.
5
Q
Name three facts about the: physical map
A
- These maps show the main physical features of the region. - Typical colours are blue, green, and brown.
- Many rivers, mountains and lakes features are usually labeled.
6
Q
What type of map is shown in the picture?
A
Physical map
7
Q
What type of map is shown in the picture?
A
Political map
8
Q
What type of map is shown in the picture?
A
9
Q
What type of map is shown in the picture?
A
Topographic map
10
Q
What is the main purpose of a map?
A
The main purpose of a map is to provide information about a specific region.
11
Q
Fill in the blank:
Different kinds of _____ are drawn by _____________ to show ________ kinds of information.
A
maps, cartographers, different.
