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Types of Maps
The types of math; B3/ World Geo
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical Map | -shows the landforms of the region |
| Political Map | -shows state & national borders -political divisions, political boundaries |
| Economic Map | -shows economic activity of a region -GDP= gross domestic product |
| Resource Map | -shows the natural resources of a region |
| Thematic Map | -is used to show languages, religion, literacy rates, etc. -literacy rates= % of people in a country who can read & write |
| Climate Map | -shows the rainfall, temperature, or climate classification |
| Topographic Map | -uses contour lines spaced at regular intervals to show elevation -takes a flat map, & puts it in 3D, so you can see the elevation |
| Road Map | -shows the major roads within a given area -not around much anymore, because a GPS is more up-to-date |