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AP Human Geography
Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically
Topic 1.1
How does a physical map differ from a topographic map?
Physical maps consider political boundaries, while topographic maps do not.
A physical map shows landforms and water bodies, while a topographic map includes elevations and contours.
Topographic maps are always smaller in scale than physical maps.
Topographic maps show more colors than physical maps.
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AP Human Geography - 1.1 Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps
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