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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.

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The map that shows topography is called a?

A road map


A topographic map differs from a road map in the topographic map shows?

A topographic map shows equal lines of elevation, in set distances which can vary between maps (dependent on the grade of elevation change). elevation,relief,and slope.


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 is a sentence with Topographic map?

What I need is a topographic map!


A topographic map differs from a road map in that the topographic map shows?

A topographic map shows the physical features of the land, such as elevation, contour lines, and natural landmarks like mountains and rivers. In contrast, a road map primarily focuses on highways, roads, and transportation routes, providing information for navigation and getting from one place to another.


What type of map measures elevation?

A topographic map measures elevation by showing contour lines that represent changes in elevation on the Earth's surface. These lines connect points of the same elevation, allowing users to visualize the terrain and understand the steepness of slopes.


What kind of map shows the topographic features of an area?

a topographic map


Does a road map show elevation?

No it doesn't show elevation. I was looking for it too but it doesnt seem like it to me.


A map that shows how the land looks like is called?

I believe it is a Thematic map.


What is the relevance of a topographic map to tourism?

Unlike road maps, which might indicate only the twists and turns of roads, a topographic map can show which roads and trails have extensive differences in elevation, and therefore greater difficulty in travelling.


What map shows earths surface features and elevation?

A topographical map.


Which of the maps show the three dimensions of earths surface?

Topographic map