Before we talk about what are the kinds of maps, it is necessary to know the definition of the term.Maps - a schematic representation of the Earth's surface in the plane.When its construction takes into account the curvature of the earth's surface, its character.Can depict both sections a small area, and the entire surface of the planet.This makes it possible to see what size, shape and relative position of various objects.Also, using the cards, you can measure distances, coordinates, ground height above sea level.For example, a map of the world shows the physical location of natural objects on the Earth's surface, in view of their relationship, their specific quantitative and qualitative characteristics.
There are several classifications of these reference materials.For example, the scale of the following types of maps: a large-scale, medium-scale and small-scale.Different scales allow cartographers to place on the canvas of the same area of the earth's surface the image of different sizes.Knowledge of the scale allows you to define the distance between the image of the object by simple calculations.
There are also such kinds of maps, both general and thematic.If the first image are designed for certain natural objects, the use of a second wide margin.They are divided into two main types: physical geography, which is represented by the terrain and shows the character of the climatic conditions in the area, and socio-economic.The second type of thematic maps include more categories, which differ originally displayed information.This card may be the economy, science, population, economy, culture, education, health and so on.
should also highlight the development, which is represented by a set of natural and social parameters.These types of maps owe their existence every year growing public interest in the environment, the influence of man on nature.This type may include engineering and geographical, agro-climatic maps valuation of natural resources and others.
Geographical maps are also divided according to their purpose.It can be educational, reference, navigation and others.They can also vary by area they cover: map of the world, continents, parts of the world, certain regions, countries, smaller units of state and so on.
Geographical maps can be both highly specialized and includes a wide range of topics.For example, the map displaying climate characteristics can be represented as a single parameter (e.g., average temperature, humidity, rainfall and so forth) and more.Thus, the materials of the first type are called private (private climate card), and the second - the general (general climate map).
