Exactly what the words say. A physical map shows the physical features of an area; mountains, lakes, rivers, Coastlines, and so on. Often the positions of large towns and roads are also shown as reference points and because these are, after all, physical features albeit artificial ones. Physical maps are usually colored according to height or vegetation. The political map shows state, county and national boundaries; lines on the map which rarely actually exist on the ground. Colours on a political map represent jurisdictions, reflecting politicl rather than physical characteristics of the area mapped.
A physical map shows physical features such as landforms or elevation etc. A political map shows things such as land boundaries and capitals. Knowing the difference between the two really helps a lot.
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.
A political map shows boundaries, countries, cities, and political divisions like states and provinces. A physical map displays the physical features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and terrain.
The difference between the two is that physical is terrain and political is location and cities.
one is global the other is central
Physical* Physical maps show the features of the map. Lakes, mountains, etc. Political maps show the boundaries of the countries/states. They also name them.
a political map
A political map shows borders and boundaries of countries, states, and cities, focusing on governmental divisions. A geographic map focuses on physical features like mountains, rivers, and terrain without political boundaries.
a physical map shows mountains, rivers, ect, while the political map shows cities and capitals.
A physical map shows geographical features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts, while a political map shows boundaries, cities, and countries.Physical maps focus on natural landforms, while political maps highlight human-made boundaries and locations.
Physical maps show physical and geologic features such as rivers and mountains. Political maps show artificial boundaries such as state lines and national borders.
A physical map shows geological features and elevation. A political map shows countries, states and cities.