Question

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Shows physical features of an area


A. Political Maps

B. Physical Maps

C. Data Maps

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Physical Maps

Step-by-step explanation:

Maps are a representation of areas used by geographers to show different features; due to this, maps can display different geographical characteristics including political territory divisions, demographic features or natural features of the land. In the case of physical maps, these are the maps that focus on physical features of an area including mountains, deserts, lakes, oceans, etc. which are often represented using conventions of altitude and through colors, for example, body waters are represented in blue. According to this, the word that fits the definition "Shows physical features of an area" is "physical map" because it is this map the one that focuses on this aspect of geography.

Answer 2

B, physical map

Step-by-step explanation:

A physical map focuses on the geography of a particular region and shows physical features of an area such as mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers. The relief of such a map is often shaded in order to highlight the specific features. Most of the features on such maps are labeled.

A political map shows borders between countries and the cities.

A data map refers to a map where a particular and specific type of data is presented, for example population density.