Maps

Maps!

Write your answers to the questions on your white board

What are the purposes of maps?

Depends on the map.

What kind of map is this?

What type of map is this?

What kind of map is this?

What kind of map is this?

A. Physical

B. Topographic

c. Political

A. Physical

B. Political

C. Topographic

A. Political

B. Topographic

C. Physical

A. Political Map

B. Physical Map

C. Topographic Map

Political Maps

Psychical maps

Purpose: To show the varying heights and landforms

Purpose: To show government boundaries. Usually includes capitals of states and countries.

What kind of map is this?

A. Political Map

B. Physical Map

C. Topographic Map

Topographic Maps

Purpose: Only to show the height of a landmass

How would you title this map?

Maps need a title! How would you title this map?

Flag Map of the World

McDonalds Across the World

What do you think this map is showing you?

What do you notice about this map?

Water risk around the world

Reversed map with Southern Hemisphere at top