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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 4 of 6

Interpretation of Topographical Maps — Question 4

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Name the categories into which maps have been classified?

Answer

On the basis of size, maps can be classified into two categories:

  1. Large scale maps (Cadastral maps and Topographical maps)
  2. Small scale maps (Atlas maps and Wall maps)

On the basis of content and purpose, maps can be classified into three types-

  1. Physical maps
  2. Political maps
  3. Thematic maps