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Use with The Geographer’s Toolbox,
Section 2.3, in your textbook.
maps
2.3 Political and Physical Maps
Reading and Note-Taking Find Main Ideas and Details
Use the chart below to keep track of information about political and physical maps as you read
Section 2.3 in your textbook.
Political Map
Main Idea:
Shows features of Earth created by people
Details:
Shows cities and countries
Details:
labels countries, cities, and states
Details:
includes boundary lines
Details:
Physical Map
Main Idea:
shows natural features
Details:
shows landforms such as mountains and
deserts
Details:
shows bodies of water
Details:
shows elevation (height above sea level)
Details:
shows relief (change in elevation)
Details:
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