🗺️ Part 1: Map Types and Features

1. Match each map type to what it shows best. Draw lines to connect them.

Physical Map

Political Map

Thematic Map

Topographic Map

Country boundaries and cities

Height and steepness of land

Mountains, rivers and landforms

Special information like population or rainfall

2. Which map elements help us read maps correctly? Tick all that apply.

Title

Legend (key)

Scale

North point

Contour lines

3. What does a legend or key on a map tell us?

The direction north

What symbols and colours mean

How far places are apart

The name of the map

🔍 Part 2: Choosing the Right Map

4. Read each scenario below. Choose the BEST map type for each situation and explain why.

Scenario A: You want to find out which countries share a border with Australia's neighbours in Asia.

Best map type: ___________________

Reason: ___________________________________________

Scenario B: You need to plan a hiking route and want to know how steep the hills are.

Best map type: ___________________

Reason: ___________________________________________

5. Complete this table about map types:

Map Type	Best Question It Answers
Physical Map	_________________________
Thematic Map	_________________________

6. Imagine you are planning a trip from your home to somewhere in Asia. Choose ONE map type you would need and explain your choice.

Destination in Asia: ___________________

Map type I would choose: ___________________

Explain why this map type is best for your trip. Include one map element you would use:

7. What is one common mistake people make when reading maps? How can you avoid it?