How are different types of maps distinguished?
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How are different types of maps distinguished?
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Political Maps• Usually colored by country or by state• Political colors make it easy to compare
size, shape, and location• Bold letters often make the country names
stand out• Symbols make it easy to tell capitals from
other cities• Political maps also name certain physical
features, such as rivers and lakes
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World Political Map
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Physical Map• Has colors that make natural patterns
stand out• The colors on the map can stand for types
of vegetation, mountain, and natural features
• Names of big natural features are easy to see
• Physical maps also include some political information, such as boundaries
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World Physical Map
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Climate Map• The climate of a place is the weather it has
season by season, year after year• Rainfall and temperature are climate’s
main ingredients• Climate is affected by elevation, distance
from the ocean, and latitude
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World Climate Map
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Land Use Resource Map
These maps show how land is being used. This might refer to:
• vegetation• crops being grown• forest vs. Agriculture • mines and wells• city zoning.
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Elevation MapsMaps that show elevation change by using color or shading.
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• What is the average elevation of most of our state?
Elevation Map
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Topographic Map
These maps generally represent a small area with a lot of detail. They show elevation with contour lines, natural and man-made features.
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Topographic Map