Chapter 7.1
Master Thematic Maps - Decode Colors and Symbols to Understand Places
You will learn to read special maps that use colors and symbols to show important information about different places and regions.
What You'll Learn
You learn thematic maps show specific information using colors
You identify population density through darker and lighter map colors
You read temperature patterns using red hot blue cold colors
You understand crop production maps show where different foods grow
What You'll Practice
1
You identify thematic maps showing population rainfall and crop patterns
2
You distinguish thematic maps from political physical and road maps
3
You interpret map colors symbols representing specific geographic data themes
Why This Matters
You need thematic map skills to understand patterns in your world and make informed decisions about places and environments around you.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Thematic Maps
Map Symbols
Population Density
Geographic Data
Climate Patterns
OH Curriculum Aligned
