CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

What type of map shows the Earth’s physical features?
  1. Political
  2. Topographic
  3. Chloropleth
  4. Mercator projection
Explanation
Answer - B - A topographic map shows the Earth’s physical features.

Key Takeaway: A topographic map is typically characterized by a representation of the Earth’s physical features, also known as relief. This is usually with large-scale detail, using contour lines. Traditional geographical definitions require that a topographic map show both natural and man-made features that may affect the level of the land.
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