Identifying Map Types
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Objective
I can analyze the specific characteristics of diverse map types and explain how their features make them suitable for particular uses.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
5 questions
Explain the difference between a reference map and a thematic map. Give one example of each and describe what kind of information each map type typically shows.
Describe a situation where a road map would be more useful than a topographic map.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe a scenario where a cartogram would be the most effective map type to use. Explain why. You need to show the different elevations of a mountain range. Which type of map would you use and why? ”
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