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Types of Maps & Parts of Maps
By Kolene Holsopple
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What is the purpose of the
title
of a map?
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What is the purpose of
map scale
on a map?
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The legend tells you what each of the colors and symbols on a map mean.
True
False
A compass rose is not always needed on a map.
True
False
Another word for
legend
is ________________.
scale
frame
map key
border
What is the purpose of a political map?
A Political maps show regions and their political preferences
B Political maps show the boundaries and locations of countries, states, cities, towns and counties.
C Political maps show how poeple voted in past elections.
D Political maps will express the areas where people prefer to live.
What is the purpose of a physical map?
A Physical maps show the borders of a country.
B Physical maps show special populations in certain regions.
C Physical maps show the land with its special charateristics and landforms.
D Physical maps help us show our own physical features and how we are similar to others.
Which type of map would be used to find how much it is going to rain in Kentucky?
Political
Physical
Weather
Population
Which type of map would be best to find what states border Ohio?
Political
Physical
Weather
Population
Which type of map would be best to find the landforms you want to visit if you went to Utah?
Political
Physical
Weather
Population
Which type map would be best for finding out the population of Texas?
Population
Physical
Weather
Political
Which map would be best to find the borders of the continents?
Political
Physical
Weather
Population
Which type of map would be best if you want to know the weather in Florida before you leave for vacation?
Political
Physical
Weather
Population
Which type of map would be best to see what states the Rocky Mountains run through?
Political
Physical
Population
Weather
Which map would you use to find the capital of Russia?
Political
Physical
Population
Weather