Question

features or characteristics of a map

Answer 1

Answer:

A map is much smaller than the earth that it represents.

Altitudes, Longitudes and Scales are very essential to draw maps.

Every map should have a bold title on the top.

Index or legend is necessary for every map.

Maps are shaded with different colours also.

These are characteristics of a map

Answer 2

Answer:

Characteristics of Maps:

The word ‘Map’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Mappe’ which means Napkin of cloth cover. The whole or part of the earth can be represented on a map.

1. A map is much smaller than the earth that it represents. Altitudes, Longitudes and Scales are very essential to draw maps.

2. Every map should have a bold title on the top. There is an arrow mark in one corner of the map showing north. With the help of this mark other directions are known.

3. Index or legend is necessary for every map. Universally accepted conventional symbols are used on every map like RF (Reserved Forest), etc.

4. Maps are shaded with different colours also. White indicates ice caps, Blue for water, Green for forest, Yellow for agricultural belt, etc.