Types of Maps Flashcards
what is a map?
a representation of the features within a specific geographical area
a drawing of whats in a specific area of the earth
cartography
the study and practice of making a map
cartogropher
some guy who makes a map
political map
state and national boundries of a map
the boarders of a country
physical map
shows physical landscape
rivers (blue) higher elevation (brown) lower elevation (green)
road maps
show roads and available methods of transportation
used for planning trips and giving directions
topographic
contour lines to show elevation
closer lines = higher elevation
further lines = lower elevation
climate map
climate about an area
+ precipation of regions
resource map
economic activity or natural resources
thematic maps
maps that surround a theme
coropleth
colored maps with darker colors meaning more density of a topic you were going for
population density: darkest color = most populated
graduated circle
more of something has bigger circles as an identification
dot
dots indicate where something is
flow
movments of things between countries
latitude + longitude
imaginary lines running through the earth
military grid
grid that NATO uses
alphanumeric
coordinate system on a grid that has each box identified by a number and a letter
