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. == == 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 political map shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities. A physical map depicts terrain and geographical features like mountains and rivers. A thematic map focuses on specific themes or topics such as population density or climate conditions.
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.
The difference between the two is that physical is terrain and political is location and cities.
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.
a political map
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 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.
a physical map shows mountains, rivers, ect, while the political map shows cities and capitals.
My thinking is that physical and political maps both have labels, labeling the cities, countries, or important areas.
A physical map shows geological features and elevation. A political map shows countries, states and cities.
Rivers belong in the physical realm, but may also be shown on a political map.