More Related Content Similar to Types of Maps (20) 2. Maps are pictures or representations of the Earth's
surface. They show how places are related to each other by
distance, direction, and size. Maps are a way of showing a
part of the Earth's surface on a flat piece of paper.
Maps
3. Types of Maps
• There are many different types of maps to show
different types of information. Some of them are
described below.
– Political Maps
– Physical Maps
– Thematic Maps
– Topographic Maps
Physical Map
Political Maps
Thematic Map Topographic Map
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4. Political Maps
• Maps showing cities,
towns and villages, and
different countries and
states of the world with
their boundaries are
called political maps.
• It do not show physical
features.
• A capital city is usually
marked with a star
within a circle.
• The maps may be black
and white, or they may
use color to show
different countries.
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5. Physical Maps
• Maps showing natural features of the earth such as
mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called
physical or relief maps.
• Physical maps show the natural features of the Earth.
• Physical maps do not contain man made features.
• Green is usually used at lower elevations, and orange or
brown show higher elevations.
• For example, a physical map would be a map of what
you would see if you were looking down on Earth from
space.
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6. Thematic Map
• Thematic maps can represent a variety of information
including things like climate, precipitation, vegetation,
elevation, population, life expectancy, etc.
• Thematic maps are generally used when you are looking
at a single piece of information.
• Easy to understand.
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7. Topographic Maps
• Include contour lines to show the shape and elevation of
an area.
• Lines that are close together show steep terrain, and lines
that are far apart show flat terrain.
• Geologists depend on topographic maps to record the
types of rocks. Engineers use topographic maps when
they are planning roads, buildings, or other human–made
structures.
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