Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying and distinguishing between
political maps and
physical maps. The worksheet provides tips and examples to help differentiate these types of maps:
1.
Political Maps:
- Show borders, countries, cities, and other administrative divisions.
- Focus on human-made boundaries and political entities.
2.
Physical Maps:
- Show landscape features such as rivers, mountains, plains, and other natural geographical features.
- Focus on the physical characteristics of the land.
Solution Explanation:
#### Step 1: Fill in the blanks in the "Tip" section.
- The first blank should be filled with
"Physical maps" because they show landscape features.
- The second blank should be filled with
"Political maps" because they show countries and cities.
So, the completed tip section will read:
- Physical maps show landscape features.
- Political maps show countries and cities.
#### Step 2: Identify the type of map in each example provided.
1.
First Map (Left):
- Description: "In this map we can see borders and capital cities."
- This is a
political map because it shows borders and capital cities, which are typical features of political maps.
- Answer:
Political map
2.
Second Map (Right):
- Description: "In this map we can see landscape features like rivers and mountains."
- This is a
physical map because it shows natural landscape features such as rivers and mountains.
- Answer:
Physical map
#### Step 3: Identify the type of map in the additional examples at the bottom.
1.
First Additional Map (Far Left):
- This map shows borders, countries, and possibly some major cities or regions.
- It focuses on political boundaries and administrative divisions.
- Answer:
Political map
2.
Second Additional Map (Second from Left):
- This map highlights a specific city (London) and its surrounding area, showing roads, bodies of water, and nearby cities.
- It focuses on urban geography and human-made features.
- Answer:
Political map
3.
Third Additional Map (Second from Right):
- This map shows green areas, which likely represent forests or vegetation, and other natural features.
- It focuses on the physical characteristics of the land.
- Answer:
Physical map
4.
Fourth Additional Map (Far Right):
- This map shows country borders, names, and possibly some major cities.
- It focuses on political boundaries and administrative divisions.
- Answer:
Political map
Final Answers:
1. Tip Section:
- Physical maps show landscape features.
- Political maps show countries and cities.
2. Top Examples:
- First Map:
Political map
- Second Map:
Physical map
3. Bottom Examples:
- First Additional Map:
Political map
- Second Additional Map:
Political map
- Third Additional Map:
Physical map
- Fourth Additional Map:
Political map
Final Answer Box:
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\boxed{\text{Political map, Physical map, Political map, Political map, Physical map, Political map}}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of political map worksheet.
