A general map is a map of small scale used for general planning purposes. A political map is a map that shows lines defining countries, states or territories. It is unlike other maps that is because the purpose is to show borders. A political map makes a deliberate political statement about which areas of the earth belong to a country or state.
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It shows landforms,rivers,lakes,and deserts
contours-heights of land,patterns of vegetation
Land forms and mountains
A political map.
A political map serves this purpose as opposed to a physical map which shows features of geography, such as mountains
See the related link below for a political map of California.
A physical map shows mountains,deserts, and land features. A political map shows cities,states,and borders
a physical map shows mountains, rivers, ect, while the political map shows cities and capitals.
A political map will show what political party is either in power, or its percentage of the vote count at the last election.
A physical map shows geological features and elevation. A political map shows countries, states and cities.
A physical map:shows natural land marks, such as mountains, rivers, & oceansThe political map:A political map shows countries, their borders & main cities.(Many maps show both.)