social studies unit test

Globe

3 dimensions/ best “model” of the earth

Maps

2 dimensions/ can be used to focus on a specific area

Physical map

Used to show land elevation and physical features Brown is the highest land and green is the lowest land topographical -shows elevation

Political map

Shows the land controlled by different governmente. Uses colors and boundry lines

Thematic map

Also known as “special-purpose map”. Examples: climate, environmental, population, economice, plate tectonics, time zones, etc

Aerial photograph

Picture taken from high above the earth. Shows how the land is actually being used

Digital satellite image

A special type of aerial photograph. Photgraphe of earth taken by a satellite that are put together by computers

Historical maps

Maps created to show how land was used in the past

GIS

A “layered” map computers store types of info at different locations. Handy in an emergency

GPS

Uses for satellites to locate something on earth