unit 1 thinking Grographically (APHUG)

Reference maps

Maps used to show landforms and/or places

Physical maps

Reference map that shows identifiable natural landmarks such as mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation

Political map

Reference map that’s shows political boundaries such as countries, cities, capitals, etc

Thematic maps

Maps used to display specific types of information patterns pertaining to an area

Cartogram

Thematic map that shows statistical data by transforming space for example population

Choropleth map

Thematic map that uses shading or coloring to show statistical data for example population

Dot density map

Thematic map that uses dots to indicate a feature or occurrence for example population