Get premium membership and access questions with answers, video lessons as well as revision papers.

Define a map and list the types of maps.

      

Define a map and list the types of maps.

  

Answers


Martin
Map - representation of the whole or part of the earth’s surface drawn to scale.

- Shows outline of objects on the ground

- Drawn as if the drawer was above the ground

- It shows details

- Most of the features are indicated by symbols

Types of Maps

Classified according to the purpose for which each map is drawn.

a)Topographical Maps:

This shows selected natural physical features on a small portion of a country.tlas maps: this is a collection of maps in one volume.

b)Sketch maps:
maps which are roughly drawn. A good sketch map should have the following characteristics:

1. neat and clear

2. title

3. frame

4. key

5. compass direction
marto answered the question on March 25, 2019 at 07:31


Next: What does distillation mean and what is its importance in chemistry?
Previous: The diagram below show various types of gene mutations.

View More Geography Questions and Answers | Return to Questions Index


Learn High School English on YouTube

Related Questions