Student World Atlas (Maailma atlas)
SOUTH POLE
Different Kinds of Maps
Maps are special pictures of places on Earth.
All maps are alike in th ese lmportam ways:
· All maps ar e a view from abo ve
· All map s show selected info rmati on usm g sym bo ls
· All map s are sm aller than th e real place o n Earth thar th ey show.
Because peop le want to sho w many different dungs on Eart h, th ey create m an y d ifferent kinds of m ap s.
Physical Maps
~~~~~~=~ The purpose of a physical map is to
show th e ph ysical or na tural