Question

Classify the maps based on functions

Answer 1

1. Physical maps show natural features such as relief, geology, soils, drainage, elements weather, and vegetation.
2. Relief Maps show general topography like mountains valleys, plains, plateaus and rivers.
3. Geological Maps are drawn to show geological structures, rocks and minerals.
4. Climatic Maps show the distribution of temperature, rainfall, clouds, relative humidity, direction and velocity of winds and other elements of weather.
5. Soil Maps which are drawn to show the distribution of different types of soil and their properties.
6. Cultural Maps which shows the man-made features are called cultural maps. Political Maps show the administrative divisions of a country, state or district. These maps facilitate the administration in planning and management of the concerned administrative units.
7. Population Maps show the distribution, density and growth of population, occupation structure and literacy.
8. Economic Maps depict the production and distribution of different types of crops and minerals, location of industries, trade routes and flow of commodities.
9. Transportation Maps show roads, railway lines and the location of railway station, airports and seaports, etc.,
10. Thematic maps are all such maps that represent the distribution of a particular feature or theme and its spatial variation.
11. Google maps is a web-based service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites around the world.