Question

List out the types of symbols and define each one of them?

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Three types
2. Definition of each with examples

Solution:
Types
The symbols are classified into

1. Color symbols
2. Relief symbols
3. Conventional symbols

Colour symbols:

• The colour symbols are also called colour conventions.
• These colours are used to represent natural and manmade features of earth such as Mountains,Plateaus and boundaries etc.
• For example: Green colours are used for showing vegetation.

Relief symbols:

• Symbols which are used to show the physical features by giving the idea of elevation and slope are called relief symbols.
• For example: Contour lines are used to show the relief of slope.

Conventional symbols:

• Symbols that are internationally accepted are called conventional symbols.
• Conventional symbols are widely accepted signs or sign systems which signify an idea or concept.
• Example: Post office - PO