Long Question/Answers
Explain the Three Different Types of Maps.
( Physical Maps, Political Maps, Thematic Maps)
The Proper and appropriate answer will be marked Brainliest.
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Answer:
Physical Maps :
illustrate the physical features of an area,
such as -
The Mountains, Rivers and lakes.
Topographic Maps - include contour lines to show the shape and elevation of an area.
Example :
Physical maps identify -
- Mountains
- Deserts Bodies of water and
- Other Landforms.
Political Maps :
One that shows the political features of a given area.
These features can include things like :
Countries, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, major
Highways and Byways, and major Water Structures.
Example :
- Country Borders
- Roads
- Population Centers and
- Landform Boundaries
Thematic Maps :
A thematic map is a kind of map.
Different from normal maps, a thematic map is designed to show the distribution of human or natural features or data.
Thematic maps are called so because they show features relating to a particular theme or aspect of geography.
Example :
- Weather
- Population Density
- Geology maps
Answer:
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.
Both types of map change over time - forests are cut down, roads are built, towns expand and borders change.
Most maps include a compass rose which indicates the directions of north, south, east and west. They also include a scale which is useful for estimating distances.