Question

How do symbols and signs help us in reading maps?

Answer 1

Maps are used for recording and showing information such as political boundaries, relief features and social and cultural features. But there is not enough space on a map to show the actual size and shape of features such as mountains, peaks, rivers and forests. Therefore, different colours, signs, symbols, and letters are used to present information on maps. These signs and symbols thus help in keeping the map clean, making it easy to read and interpret.