Question

Why is the study of topographical maps essential for the students of Geography?

Answer 1

Map reading in actuality denotes the formation of a visual picture of the ground depicted in a map. It is not always easy to grasp the general appearance of the land. In topographical maps with the help of different symbols or signs, topographical forms are well expressed in a complex manner. It is not possible for a student even in a lifetime to collect direct information from the field of all over the earth but with the help of topographical maps, one can easily manage to know different parts of the surface of the earth. So it is very essential for the student of geography to study the topographic maps.