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Maps are always drawn to scale. It means that they are drawn
such that the actual size of an area can be measured. A scale 1 CM = 5 KM
also tells us about the distance between two points on a map. Map scale
What is a Mental Map?
A mental map is a picture that we create in our minds
that helps us understand what our area looks like.
This helps us remember where we are going and how
to get there. For example, you have a mental map of
your home that guides you to a nearby park.
Mental Map
Did You
Know? A physical map shows the natural features of the earth such as mountains,
plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc. A political map shows the cities, towns,
villages, states and countries with their boundaries.
Physical Map Political Map
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