Maps : Meaning and Types — Geography STD 11 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsGeographyMaps : Meaning and Types3 Marks
Question
Explain natural maps and cultural maps.
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Answer
Natural maps:
A map depicting natural elements is called a natural map.
This type of map is of special importance in geography.
Surface maps:
This map shows mountains, plains, plateaus, waterways, etc.
Weather maps:
In which the daily condition of elements, temperature, wind, atmospheric pressure, humidity etc. in the weather is shown.
Climate maps:
In which long term conditions of climate elements, temperature, rainfall, wind, atmospheric pressure etc. are shown.
Land maps:
In which the characteristics of the land, type of land, its use, extent of land are shown
Wildlife maps:
In which the expansion of national parks, sanctuaries etc. is shown.
In addition, a map showing natural resources such as minerals, vegetation, meadows, water transport, etc., showing geological structure, rich water areas, and astronomical details is called a natural map.
Culture Maps:
This type of map depicts man-made details.
In particular, the various economic activities of human beings are pointed out in the map of this process.
In which details of agriculture, transport routes, industrial centers, cities, ports, political divisions of the country, state capitals, villages, settlements etc. are shown.
Based on man-made elements, such cultural maps, agricultural maps, industrial maps, demographic maps are prepared.
Currently, the details obtained by artificial satellites are being used to make more accurate satellite maps with the help of advanced computer technology.
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