Social Science 3. Unit 2 PHOTOCOPIABLE MATERIAL 1 Read the information provided and complete the gaps below. Map title: Spain’s weather forecast Type of map: Map title: Prehistory in Asturias Type of map: Map title: The relief of Spain Type of map: C a n t a b r i a n S e a Cueto de la Mina Ídolo de Peña-Tú El Buxu Cueva de los Azules Cueva del Sidrón Cueva del Conde Bañugues La Llaguna de Niévares Campa de Torres Túmulo del Monte Areo Dolmen de Merillés San Román Tito Bustillo La Loja El Pindal N E W S Archaeological remains Constructions Cave paintings Maps represent Earth as a flat surface. Maps can include information about an specific place through symbols. There are many types of maps depending on their purposes. Physical maps Represent the relief and rivers. Darker shades represent higher elevations, while lighter colours represent areas located at a lower altitude. Historical map A type of thematic map, which reflects geographic factors together with historical phenomena and events of the past. Thematic maps Reflect a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. Information may include roads, agricultural crop types, weather forecast and more. EXTENSION Representing Earth Name: Date: Class: 2 UNIT