types of maps

Physical Geography

The science that deals with the study of the earth’s natural features, including landforms, drainage, climate, soils, and vegetation.

Human Geography

The science that looks for the connection between the things people do and the places in which they do them.

Physical Maps

Maps that display the earth's natural features such as landscape features, topography, and climate.

General Reference Maps

Maps that may display elements of both human and physical geography, focusing primarily on human geography.

Thematic Maps

Maps that focus on sharing data about a particular theme or topic, particularly related to human geography.

What do physical maps display?

The earth's natural features including mountains, rivers, lakes, and climate.

What distinguishes general reference maps from other types of maps?

They include both human geography and physical geography elements but primarily focus on human geography.

Fill in the Blank: The science that studies the connection between human activities and their locations is called __________.

Human Geography.

Fill in the Blank: Thematic maps typically focus on __________ related to aspects of human geography.

data about a particular theme or topic.

What are some examples of themes covered by thematic maps?

Population & demographics, economics, measures of well-being, and land use.