Question

Maps showing distribution of forests are……..
a)Physical map
b)Thematic map
c)Political map
d)None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: A map is a representation or drawing of the earth's surface or a part of it, which is drawn on a flat surface like sheet of paper, in accordance with the scale. It can be used to represent various domains like countries, states, towns, mountains, rivers, distribution of forests, industries etc.

Complete answer: Maps showing distribution of forests are thematic maps. Thematic maps are focused on specific information. For instance road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc. On the basis of information provided, the suitable titles are assigned to the maps.

Looking at the options given:
Option a: Maps showing distribution of forests are not the Physical maps. Physical maps show relief features of earth like mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc., and thus are also known as relief maps. It is an incorrect answer.
Option b: Maps showing distribution of forests are thematic maps. It is the correct answer.
Option c: Maps showing distribution of forests are not the Political maps. Political maps show different countries and states of the world with their boundaries and cities, towns and villages. It is an incorrect answer.
Option d: The distribution of forests are shown on the thematic map. It is an incorrect answer.

Thus, Option ‘b’ is correct.

Note: Do not confuse it with a plan. A map is different from a plan. A plan is simply a drawing of a small area on a large scale, on a sheet of paper. It is used for representing things like the length and breadth of a room that cannot be shown on a map.