Practice Physical Maps (1.3) - Representation of Geographical features

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Question 1.
What color represents water bodies on a physical map?
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Think about the color of water.
Question 2.
Name one natural feature represented on a physical map.
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Consider features of the landscape.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a physical map?
- To represent political boundaries
- To show natural landscapes
- To display thematic information
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Think about what is natural versus man-made.
4Question 4.
True or False: Physical maps use the color green to depict mountains.
- True
- False
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Consider color assignments on maps.
Question 5.
Design a physical map for a fictional island. Include at least three different types of landscapes. Justify your color choices and symbols used.
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Think about how each feature is typically represented on maps.
Question 6.
Analyze how a physical map could assist in disaster management, such as planning evacuations during flooding or wildfires.
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Consider the natural hazards and how the landscape affects movement.

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