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The document provides an overview of maps, including their definitions, types, and essential components such as titles, compass roses, keys, and scales. It categorizes maps into various types, including political, physical, thematic, topographical, road, topological, and navigation maps, each serving different purposes. The learning objective is to understand the importance of maps and identify their uses and users.

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All About Maps Powerpoint

The document provides an overview of maps, including their definitions, types, and essential components such as titles, compass roses, keys, and scales. It categorizes maps into various types, including political, physical, thematic, topographical, road, topological, and navigation maps, each serving different purposes. The learning objective is to understand the importance of maps and identify their uses and users.

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All about Maps!

Learning Objective
To understand the different types of maps and their uses.

Success Criteria
• To consider the importance of maps.
• To compare different types of maps.
• To identify who uses maps.
Why Do We Have Maps?
Maps have existed for centuries! Why do you think people started making
maps? Why are maps so important?

World Map from 1570


What Is a Map?

Map - a drawing which shows part of the


earth’s surface from directly above.

Cartography – the study and making of


maps.

Cartographer – a person who draws or


produces maps.
What Should All Maps Have?
Every map should have:

A title – to tell you what


the purpose of the map is.

A compass rose – to show


the direction of the map.

A key/legend – to show
what symbols on the map
mean.

A scale – to show the


distance between places on
a map.
Types of Map?
How many types of map can you think of?

Draw a spider diagram to show your ideas.

Street
map

Types of
Maps
Political Maps
What does a political map show?

A political map can show:

•countries;

•country boundaries;

•cities and capital cities;

•seas and oceans.

Political maps do not usually


show any physical features.
Physical Maps
What does a physical map show?

This type of map shows the


physical features of an area
such as:

•major rivers and lakes


(shown in blue);

•relief (shape) of the land;

•deserts;

•landforms such as
volcanoes.
Thematic Maps
What does a thematic map show?

A thematic map is a map that is designed to show information about a


single topic e.g. climate zones. It does not usually show political or physical
features.

Map to show the population density Map to show the climate zones of
of the USA Australia

Can you think if any other examples of thematic maps?


Topographical Maps
What does a topographical map show?

A topographical map uses


contour lines to show the
relief of the landscape.

It is possible to identify
landforms such as hills,
plains and valleys using
these maps.
Road Maps
What does a road map show?

A road map is used to show


the major and minor roads in
an area.

Road maps might also show


towns and cities, airports and
other points of interest such
as camp sites etc.
Topological Maps
What does a topological map show?

A topological map is a
simplified map which shows
only the vital information
without unnecessary detail.

These maps do not have a


scale or direction but are
useful to show the relative
locations of places on the
map.
Navigation Maps
What does a navigation map show?

A navigation map is used to


pilot a ship.

It shows information
including the coastline, water
depth, natural features of the
sea bed, man-made
structures such as harbours,
lighthouses and bridges as
well as information on tides
and currents.
Plenary – Which Type of Map?
Can you identify which type of map is shown by each number?

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Which Type of Map?

Physical

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Which Type of Map?

Topological

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Which Type of Map?

Thematic (geology)

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Which Type of Map?

Physical

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Which Type of Map?

Political

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Which Type of Map?

Navigation

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Which Type of Map?

Road

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Which Type of Map?

Thematic (climate)

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Which Type of Map?

Topographical

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