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Simply to make the maps easier to read and understand.
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What are relief maps used for?
such a map is a three dimensional representation of the terrain
Why do maps have legends?
A legend describes the meaning of lines, symbols and colours used on the map.
What is the purpose of a relief map?
A relief map differs from an ordinary map in that it shows hills and valleys with shading rather than the standard contour lines you would get on an OS Map. So the purpose of them is to make it easier for people to get an idea of what the terrain is like realtively quickly. With a relief map it is much easier to visualise the terrain. Contour lines are more specific and are generally used where more careful and accurate planning is required. -Often referred to as raised relief maps these maps still depict hills and valleys with different colours of shading but also, as the name suggests, are 3-dimensional. They are often used for educational purposes as well as home / office decoration.
What do elevation maps use to show elevation?
Maps can show elevation with contour lines
What are the different colours used on milestones on highways?
milestonecolour
What do maps tell us?
Maps are used to locate informaton places, measure distance, plane trips, find your way, provide information through lines, colours, shapes, and symbols.
Why turmeric extract can be used as an acid alkali indicator?
No, it can't . The extract does not show a wide range of colours different values. It only shows different colours
What are the 2 types of scales found on all usgs maps?
A commonly used scale on a topographic map is 1:24,000
What are color wheels used for?
colour wheels are used for comparing different colours, to see what they look good with and which colours make each other pop! I think they are used for designing and painting. from: Bob the butler/builder
If a cube is painted different colors when 2 faces have an edge in common then how many colors are to be used?
five different colours.
Colors of zoning map?
The are different colors that are used for different zoning maps. Most of the standards colors for zoning maps include greens, blues, oranges, pinks and yellows.
A map is different from the world it represents in that the map a lot more than it includes?
Yes, maps demonstrate a different view of the world. Maps can't include all the fine details that are found in nature. Maps are symbolic and are used as tools.
