Maps are divided into several types of maps ah?

1, the scope of the region

World map, hemisphere map, continent map, ocean map, sea map, country (region) map, provincial map, city and county map, etc..

2. Thematic subjects are divided into

natural maps, population maps, economic maps, political maps, cultural maps, and historical maps.

3, application points

Reference maps, teaching maps, topographic maps, aerial maps, sea maps, coastal maps, astronomical maps, transportation maps, tourist maps, etc.

4, the use of forms

wall map, desktop map, atlas (book), field map, etc..

5. Forms of Expression

Micrographic maps, digital maps, electronic maps, image maps and so on.

Expanded information:

Components:

Graphic elements:

It is a map according to the requirements of the cartographic expression. Includes annotations, geographic basis.

Mathematical elements:

To determine the spatial correlation of the location of the geographic elements, the elements of the map content "skeleton".

Supplementary elements:

Description of the status of the map and the content that must be provided in order to facilitate the application of the map.

Supplementary note:

In the form of maps, statistical charts, sectional diagrams, photographs, text and other forms of the subject map in the content and form of the supplement. Can be configured in the appropriate location of the main diagram as needed.

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