Political Map Physical Map

Map of the world physical maps poster print size 59*39in. This very low prep resource is an engaging way to help your students learn the similarities and differences between political vs physical maps. A political map represents countries, states, etc.

Most of the political maps are black and white since they just need to describe boundaries. Political maps are often in bright colors to clearly distinguish between the boundaries. Different colors represent different countries and regions, whereas different shades of one color represent their internal divisions.

The political map shows the features of states and countries and state borders.

Most of the political maps are black and white since they just need to describe boundaries. The most important purpose of the political map is to show territorial borders; On small scale maps that show the whole world, cities are often omitted for a clearer representation of the main features. The purpose of the physical is to show features of geography such as mountains, soil type, or land use including infrastructures such as roads, railroads, and buildings.