Define a Map and explain in detail different types of maps.
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Explanation:
Different Types of Maps
There are two main types of maps - political maps and physical maps. Physical maps show the shape of the land - hills, lakes, forests, the coast and so on. Political maps show how the land is used by people - counties, provinces, countries, town boundaries, etc.
What is a Map:
A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth’s surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale. But it is impossible to flatten a round shape completely. We find that maps are useful to us for various purposes. One map shows a small area and a few facts. Another map may contain as many facts as a big book. When many maps are put together we get an Atlas.
Different types of Maps are:
PHYSICAL MAPS
Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called physical maps.
POLITICAL MAPS
Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.
THEMATIC MAPS
Some maps focus on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc. are known as thematic maps.