1. Types of
Maps
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2.  Maps are pictures or representations of the Earth's
surface. They show how places are related to each other by
distance, direction, and size. Maps are a way of showing a
part of the Earth's surface on a flat piece of paper.
Maps

3. Types of Maps
• There are many different types of maps to show
different types of information. Some of them are
described below.
– Political Maps
– Physical Maps
– Thematic Maps
– Topographic Maps
Physical Map
Political Maps
Thematic Map Topographic Map
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4. Political Maps
• Maps showing cities,
towns and villages, and
different countries and
states of the world with
their boundaries are
called political maps.
• It do not show physical
features.
• A capital city is usually
marked with a star
within a circle.
• The maps may be black
and white, or they may
use color to show
different countries.
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5. Physical Maps
• Maps showing natural features of the earth such as
mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. are called
physical or relief maps.
• Physical maps show the natural features of the Earth.
• Physical maps do not contain man made features.
• Green is usually used at lower elevations, and orange or
brown show higher elevations.
• For example, a physical map would be a map of what
you would see if you were looking down on Earth from
space.
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6. Thematic Map
• Thematic maps can represent a variety of information
including things like climate, precipitation, vegetation,
elevation, population, life expectancy, etc.
• Thematic maps are generally used when you are looking
at a single piece of information.
• Easy to understand.
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7. Topographic Maps
• Include contour lines to show the shape and elevation of
an area.
• Lines that are close together show steep terrain, and lines
that are far apart show flat terrain.
• Geologists depend on topographic maps to record the
types of rocks. Engineers use topographic maps when
they are planning roads, buildings, or other human–made
structures.
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