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Types of Maps Worksheet
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Types of Maps Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. Which type of map shows mountains, rivers and other natural landforms?
Physical map
Political map
Thematic map
Road map
2. Which map uses contour lines to show elevation and shape of the land?
Topographic map
Climate map
Street map
Political map
3. Check all that apply: Which of the following are examples of thematic maps?
Climate map
Road map
Choropleth map (e.g. population density)
Political map
4. What does a map legend (key) explain?
The scale only
Symbols and colours used on the map
The author of the map
The date the map was printed
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers
5. In one sentence, explain what a map scale shows.
6. The map feature that shows direction (e.g. north) is called the ___________.
7. Describe one situation when a road map is more useful than a topographic map.
8. An atlas is a collection of maps. Is this statement true or false? Circle your answer and give one example of information found in an atlas that is not usually on a single street map.
True
False
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