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Political is the ones with country borders and capital cities etc. Physical maps show landmarks such as mountains, rivers, deserts, forests etc. while they can also show metres above sea level.
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∙ 13y ago
harishankar Singh
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∙ 15y ago== == Well, it is easier to say what is different between them -- they map different things. However, state borders often follow natural dividers like rivers or mountain ranges. Also, some natural objects, like rivers, lakes, seas an oceans, are sometimes shown on political maps.
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∙ 6y agoA physical map is a map with natural made things. Mountains, hills, lakes, rivers etc... A political map is a map that has man-made things on it. Dams, cities, towns etc...
Physical maps show higher and lower altitudes.
Political show population and where things come from.
Political:
Political maps show countries and their borders.
Physical:
Physical maps show natural land marks.
Physical maps show natural features of the earth such as names and locations of lakes, rivers, mountains, deserts, etc.
Political maps show the names and borders of countries, states and localities.
A political map focuses on boundaries between entities, like countries, states or counties. They are generally brighter colors to easily distinguish the boundaries. Physical Maps: A physical map focuses on the geography of the area and will often have shaded relief to show the mountains and valleys.
A physical map shows mountains, lakes, and other features for a particular country or the whole world. A political map shows mostly where a country is located.
POLITICAL MAP IS WITH BOUNDRIES OF COUNTRIES ,STATES, DISTRICTS,CITIES WHERE AS THE PHYSICAL MAP GIVES THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LAND LIKE MOUNTAINS, PLATEAU ,PLAINS ETC
A political map shows country bourders. A physical map shows what the area looks like.
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∙ 14y agoThe difference between a physical and political map is: a physical map shows major mountain ranges, and political maps show the countries and their capitals.
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∙ 7y agoPhysical maps show things you can see and touch- river, hills, mountains. You can't see a state line or a city limit.
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Which is more likely to change a political map or a physical map?
a political map
What does a physical map show that a political map does no?
a physical map shows mountains, rivers, ect, while the political map shows cities and capitals.
What doe a physical map show that a political map does not?
A physical map shows geological features and elevation. A political map shows countries, states and cities.
Are rivers in the physical or political map?
Rivers belong in the physical realm, but may also be shown on a political map.
What kind of map shows the boundaries of countries regions states etc?
A political map is one that shows the borders of countries and states.
What is the deference between a physical and political map?
the difference between a political and physical map is that political maps are the imaginary boundaries (ex. states boundary for ct is a political boundary) and a physical map shows rivers, bodies of water, mountains, ect. (ex. map of rivers is a phsical map.
Is a mountain on a political or physical map?
I have to say that mountains should be on Physical Map.
Physical map and political map?
A physical map shows the elevation. A political map shows more detail about the place than a Physical map does.
Would a physical map or a political map be most likely to show Florida's counties?
A political map.
What map shows mountanis rivers and lakes and physical features?
A physical map and a political map shows states, cities, and boundries.
What are the three kinds of maps?
Political map, Physical map, Thematic map
Is the map of Guyana a political or physical map?
It is certainly possible to make either a political or a physical (topological) map of Guyana, but most maps would be political. People want to see where the national borders are located.
