PHYSICAL, POLITICAL AND THEMATIC MAPS
Maps provide more information than a globe. They are of different types. Some of them are described below.
Physical maps
Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc. are called physical or relief maps.
Political maps
Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.
Thematic maps
Some maps focus on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing the distribution of forests, industries, etc. are known as thematic maps. Suitable titles are given on the basis of information provided in these maps.