Types of Maps Vocab

Question 1

This type of map may show country and state boundaries, capitals, and major cities

Answer 1

political map

Question 2

This type of map shows information about the climate and precipitation zones

Answer 2

climate map

Question 3

This type of map shows the types of natural resources or economic activities that dominate an area

Answer 3

economic or resource map

Question 4

This type of map focuses on a specific topic in a region. These maps usually do not show natural features. Instead, they depict a certain characteristic of an area, such as population, religion, or language

Answer 4

thematic map