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Maps and Cartography (Map as a Tool)

Maps are drawings of an area as seen from above. A map is defined as the miniature image of the 3 dimensional earth’s surface on a paper/cloth or any flat surface.

Maps and Cartography

Maps are drawings of an area as seen from above. A map is defined as the miniature image of the 3 dimensional earth’s surface on a paper/cloth or any flat surface. Maps can show a whole or part of the world. Maps are drawn to a scale and direction. Maps have legends to explain the meaning of symbols and colours used on it. The art of map - making is called Cartography.




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