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What kind of map shows elevations and water?

A topographic map :D


What kind of map shows mountains rivers and lakes?

Although many types of maps show these features, a physical map seems to be the best answer. A physical map shows the physical features of an area; mountains, lakes, rivers, coastlines, and so on. A topographic map also shows the physical features of an area. (i.e. - the shapes and locations of mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, cities, roads, bridges, and many other natural and man made features). However, the differentiating aspect of a topographic map is that it shows both horizontal and vertical representations of the terrain with a combination of contour lines, colors, symbols, labels, and other graphical representations.


What kind of map shows elevation changes in a mountainous region?

a hill shade map


What is the difference between cadatral map and topographic map?

TOPO MAPS: They can help get a feeling for the geography in a certaint area (Ex: Rocky, Flat, ETC,). It also shows roads, so it can function as both. ROAD MAPS: Exactly what the name states. It show roads that can provide help if lost or to check where you are.


What kind of map shows earths nationual features?

A physical map shows Earth's natural features such as mountains, rivers, deserts, and bodies of water.


Is a topographic map and road map the same?

No, they are not the same. While both maps will show roads. But the road map is designed for someone travelling in a car. It shows roads, intersections and things of use to a traveller. Topographical maps show the elevation of every point through elevation lines. It is usually a much smaller scale then a road map and is most useful for hikers and people that work in the area outside.


What kind of info can you get from a topographic graph?

topography


What kind of map shows the elevation changes in mountainous region?

A topographic map shows the elevation changes in mountainous regions. It uses contour lines, which are lines that connect points of equal elevation, to represent the varying heights and slopes of the terrain. These maps provide a detailed depiction of the physical characteristics of the land, including mountains, valleys, and other features.


What kind of maps show the shape of the ground by shading?

Topographic maps use contour lines to show the shape of the ground by indicating elevation changes through shading or color variations. They provide a detailed view of the physical features of an area, such as hills, valleys, and slopes.


What kind of maps show rivers mountains and plateaus?

A physical map is the one that shows things like rivers, mountains and plateaus. The proper name for them however is a topographic maps.


What kind of information does a physical map show?

A physical map shows the natural features of a location, such as mountains, rivers, deserts, forests, and other landforms. It provides a visual representation of the topography and physical characteristics of an area.


What kind of map shows rock types making up earth's surface?

A geologic map shows rock types making up earths surface.