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MapsMaps

Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth

Maps are two dimensional representations of the earth

Advantages of MapsAdvantages of Maps Maps are cheaper than globes Maps show detail Maps can show themes (thematic

maps) and be used for comparing things

Maps can be put into a book called an atlas

Maps are portable

Maps are cheaper than globes Maps show detail Maps can show themes (thematic

maps) and be used for comparing things

Maps can be put into a book called an atlas

Maps are portable

Disadvantages of MapsDisadvantages of Maps

Maps are distorted because the earth is not flat

Maps can distort shape, area, direction, and distance

This problem is somewhat solved by different map projections

Maps are distorted because the earth is not flat

Maps can distort shape, area, direction, and distance

This problem is somewhat solved by different map projections

Different Types of MapsDifferent Types of Maps

Political Maps Physical Maps Topographic Maps Thematic Maps Cartograms

Political Maps Physical Maps Topographic Maps Thematic Maps Cartograms

Political MapsPolitical Maps

Political maps show man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries

Political maps show man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries

Physical MapsPhysical Maps

Physical maps help you see the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area

Physical maps help you see the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area

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Thematic MapsThematic Maps Thematic maps show specific types

of information. Here are some examples of thematic maps:

Qualitative maps Cartograms Flow line maps

Thematic maps show specific types of information. Here are some examples of thematic maps:

Qualitative maps Cartograms Flow line maps

CartogramCartogram

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Thematic MapsThematic Maps Other types of thematic maps: Population distribution and density Economic activity Resource Language Ethnicity

Other types of thematic maps: Population distribution and density Economic activity Resource Language Ethnicity

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Thematic MapsThematic Maps

Other types of thematic maps: Climate Precipitation Vegetation

Other types of thematic maps: Climate Precipitation Vegetation

Small Scale MapsSmall Scale Maps Maps can be large or small scale A small scale map shows a large

area but without much detail. A small scale is used to see relative

location in a region or between regions

Maps can be large or small scale A small scale map shows a large

area but without much detail. A small scale is used to see relative

location in a region or between regions

Small Scale Road Map

Small Scale Road Map

Large Scale Road Map

Large Scale Road Map

Large Scale MapsLarge Scale Maps

A large scale map shows a small area with much more detail

A large scale is used to see relative location within a region

A large scale map shows a small area with much more detail

A large scale is used to see relative location within a region

Mental MapsMental Maps

What Is A Mental MapWhat Is A Mental Map

A mental map is a map in your mind. We all have mental maps but some are more refined than others. We all have a mental map of the world. Some people know more countries but we should all know basic things like where the continents are in relation to each other.

A mental map is a map in your mind. We all have mental maps but some are more refined than others. We all have a mental map of the world. Some people know more countries but we should all know basic things like where the continents are in relation to each other.

Do You Need A Map To…?Do You Need A Map To…?

Find your way to the bus stop in the morning?

Go to the bathroom in school? Get around Newport News? Find countries such as Iraq, China, and

Russia?

Find your way to the bus stop in the morning?

Go to the bathroom in school? Get around Newport News? Find countries such as Iraq, China, and

Russia?

People Use Mental Maps…People Use Mental Maps…

To carry out daily activities such as shopping and going to school or work.

Give directions to other people. Understand world events.

To carry out daily activities such as shopping and going to school or work.

Give directions to other people. Understand world events.

Ways Mental Maps Can Be Developed and Refined

Ways Mental Maps Can Be Developed and Refined

Comparing sketch maps to maps in atlases or other resources

Describing the location of places in terms of reference points

Describing the location of places in terms of geographic features and land forms

Describing the location of places in terms of the human characteristics of a place

Comparing sketch maps to maps in atlases or other resources

Describing the location of places in terms of reference points

Describing the location of places in terms of geographic features and land forms

Describing the location of places in terms of the human characteristics of a place

Mental Map of San Francisco Mental Map of San Francisco

Mental Map of BostonMental Map of Boston

Mental MapMental Map