Question
Write an explanatory account of types of map.
Solution
Maps are different types. Maps are broadly classified on the basis of 1. scale and 2. purpose.
According to scale :
1. Large scale maps : These maps represent small area of the earth on a large size of paper sheet with greater details. Examples: Cadastral maps, topographical maps.
2. Small scale maps : These maps represent large areas on a small sheet of paper. They have fewer details. Examples are Atlas and Wall maps.
According to purpose they are :
1. Physical or natural maps : Such as relief maps include features like plains, plateaus and mountains.
2. Cultural maps : These maps show the man-made features or human aspects such as political and historical maps.
