Question

What are the different types of maps? What are their various uses?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Definition of map
• Types of maps
• Uses of maps

Solution:

• A visual representation of an area or specific features in an area usually on a flat surface is known as a map.
• Maps can be classified into two major types:

1. Physical map- Map which represents the natural features. E.g.- Representation of physiography, river, forest, etc.
2. Cultural map- Map which represents the man-made features. E.g.- road map, political boundary map, industrial map, etc.

• Uses of map:

1. Helps to find the distance between the places.
2. Represents information in a very simple way.
3. Helps in finding precise location of places with latitude and longitude.
4. Boundary demarcations both national and international are represented on maps.
5. Used to locate physical feature and distribution of resources.
6. Maps of can be used for development of an area.