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Types of Maps
Types of Maps-Test Wed., Oct 7
Term | Definition |
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Political Map | shows features such as national or state borders, capital cities, and other major cities |
Physical Map | shows physical features (landforms and bodies of water) |
Road Map | shows major highways or interstates that connect cities or towns |
Resource Map | shows what kinds of resources are found in a particular place - uses symbols to represent different resources (like salt, seafood, cotton) |
Population Density Map | shows which parts of a region are heavily populated and which parts are lightly populated - maps are shaded various tints |
Precipitation Map | shows the amount of rainfall an area has throughout the year |