Physical map
Physical map
A Physical map (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl mæp/) is a type of map that primarily shows the geographical landscape features of a place. They are designed to show natural landscape features such as mountains, soil type or land use including infrastructure such as roads, railroads and buildings.
Etymology
The term "Physical map" is derived from the Greek word "physis" meaning "nature" and the Latin word "mappe" meaning "sheet of paper". It was first used in the 19th century to differentiate it from the then common political map.
Related Terms
- Topographic map: A type of physical map that presents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented; distinguished by its focus on landforms.
- Geological map: A special-purpose map made to show geological features.
- Biome map: A physical map of the world that displays the world's biomes.
- Climate map: A type of map used to provide data about the climate and air flow patterns of a specific area.
- Political map: A map that shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physical map
- Wikipedia's article - Physical map
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