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Class 6Social ScienceMaps

Mention different types of maps with examples.

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There are three types of maps. These are:

  • Physical maps show natural features of the earth such as mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers, etc.
  • Political maps show cities, towns villages, different countries and states of the world with their boundaries.
  • Thematic maps lay emphasis on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, population, etc.