Question

What type of map shows distance and what type map shows direction ?​

Answer 1

Physical Map

A physical map usually includes labels for features such as mountain ranges and bodies of water. In this map of North America, the shape and contours of the seafloor, such as basins and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, are clearly identified.

Political Map

A political world map usually includes labels for features such as cities and major towns, units such as states or provinces, and bodies of water.

Climate Zones

This thematic map shows the distribution of climate zones in South America. It also displays the direction of surface ocean currents in the Atlantic and Pacific ocean basins adjacent to the continent. Red and blue coloring is used to distinguish between warm and cold ocean surface currents.