Maps Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is a map?
A map is a drawing which shows part of the earth’s surface from directly above
What can a Political Map show?
A political map can show:
- countries
- country boundaries
- cities and capital cities
- seas and oceans
Political maps do not usually show any physical features
What can a Physical Map show?
This type of map shows the physical features of an area such as:
- major rivers and lakes (shown in blue)
- relief (shape) of the land
- deserts
- landforms such as volcanoes
What does a Thematic Map show?
A thematic map is a map that is designed to show information about a single topic e.g. climate zones.
- It does not usually show political or physical features
What does a Topographical Map show?
Uses contour lines to show the shape of the landscape
It is possible to identify landforms such as hills, plains, and valleys using these maps
What does a Road Map show?
A road map is used to show the major and minor roads in an area
Road maps might also show towns and cities, airports and other points of interest such as camp sites e.c.t.
What does a Topological Map show?
A topological map is a simplified map which shows only the vital information without unnecessary detail
These maps do not have a scale or direction but are useful to show the relative locations of places on the map
What does a Navigation Map show?
A navigation map is used to pilot a ship
It shows information including the coastline, water depth, natural features of the sea bed, man-made structures such as harbours, lighthouses and bridges as well as information on tides and currents
