Question

Choose any country in the world except the US. Use a series of maps (can be from online textbook atlas) to list 3 resources and the physical features/political boundaries that help that country control those resources. Students can use political, physical, and economic activity maps for this activity.

Answer 1

There are hundreds of unique maps in use, with each showing different data. However, most maps are categorized into either reference maps or thematic maps. Thematic maps show different variations or themes across geographic areas. A weather map showing monthly precipitation or daily temperatures across North America is an example of a thematic map. Other examples include resource maps and income maps. Reference maps show Earth’s different attributes, including physical features, geographic locations and boundaries, and other places such as towns and cities. Physical maps, political maps, road maps, topographic maps, and geologic maps are examples of reference maps. This article focuses on political and physical maps and the difference between the two maps.

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