Maps Definitions

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Maps Definitions

• 3rd Grade Unit 1 Activity 1

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Types of Maps

• Physical
• Political
• Topographical
• Population

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Physical Maps

• Shows geographical features such as mountains
  rivers and lakes
• Can be used to find out where mountains, lakes,
  and oceans are located

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Political Maps

• Shows locations and borders of places, such as
  states and countries
• Borders are man-made
• People determined where city, parish, state, and
  country borders are located

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Louisiana Map
Which three states border Louisiana? Which body
of water lies south of Louisiana? How would you
tell people where you live in Louisiana? How
would you tell people where on Earth you live?
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Topographical Map

• A map showing the Earths elevations and
  landforms.
• Used to find the height of mountains and the
  elevation of valleys or plains.

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Topographical Map of Louisiana
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Topographical Map of Louisiana
What are the major land regions of
Louisiana? Which area covers most of
Louisiana? What area covers Vermilion
Parish? Which covers the least amount of land in
Louisiana?
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Population Map

• Shows the number of people living in a certain
  area at a certain time
• Used to compare the population over different
  time periods

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Percentage of Population 25 Years and Over with a
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in 2000
2000 Census
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Percentage of Population 25 Years and Over with a
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in 2000
In the Northwest corner of Louisiana what
percentage of the population 25 years and over
have a Bachelor Degree or higher in 2000? In the
Southeast boot of Louisiana what percentage of
the population 25 years and over have a Bachelor
Degree or higher in 2000? In Vermilion Parish
what percentage of the population 25 years and
over have a Bachelor Degree or higher in
2000? In which area of Louisiana would you
expect to find the most businesses in the
Northwest corner or the Southeast boot?
2000 Census
less than 10 10 - 20
Higher than 20