| A | B |
| political map | a map that shows the borders of regions, countries, states, and cities (usually uses color) |
| population map | a map that shows the overall distribution of the population within a particular area or region |
| cartographer | a person that makes map |
| globe | a round model of the earth |
| cultural maps | maps that show the location of community cultures and resources |
| relative location | where a place is in relation to, or compared to something else |
| climate map | a map that shows the weather of a certain place |
| physical map | a map that shows the natural features of an area or place |
| historical maps | maps that were made in the past |
| absolute location | the exact location of a place (usually uses latitude and longitude or addresses) |
| region | an area that has similar characteristics |
| maps | drawings of places around the world |
| movement theme | studies migration, ideas, and transportation |
| 5 Geographical themes | location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region |
| human-environment interaction theme | is about people and changing their environment |
| physical characteristics | some examples include mountains, deserts, oceans, etc. |