Chapter 7.2
Discover Physical Maps and Natural Land Features
You will learn how physical maps use colors to show mountains, rivers, valleys, and other amazing landforms around the world.
What You'll Learn
You learn physical maps show natural land and water features.
You discover colors represent mountains, rivers, valleys, and other landforms.
You practice identifying brown mountains, blue rivers, and green valleys.
You connect physical maps to outdoor adventures and nature exploration.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify what physical maps show versus other map types.
2
You match landform vocabulary words with their correct definitions accurately.
3
You analyze map colors to understand mountains, rivers, and valleys.
Why This Matters
You need physical map skills to understand and explore the natural world around you safely and confidently during outdoor adventures.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Physical Maps
Landforms
Map Reading
Natural Features
Geography
OH Curriculum Aligned
