Date ______________ Period ______________Types of MapsPolitical – shows divisions and boundaries by colorsPhysical – shows elevation, rivers, lakes, … by colorMercator – meridians & latitudes appear as lines crossing at right angles.
Shows round earth on flat paper.
Relief map –a map a raised & lowered surfaces like mountains and valleys
Topographical – surface features, manmade or naturalInterrupted – the oceans are interrupted to keep distortion of land to a minimumB.
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Grid –horizontal and perpendicular lines for locating a point on a map
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