Correct option is D
Introduction
Physical maps primarily depict natural features of the Earth, such as landforms, climate, rainfall, and vegetation. A
Soil Map falls under this category as it illustrates the natural distribution and types of soils. The other options—Population, Economic, and Political Maps—are considered thematic or cultural maps, focusing on human-related data like boundaries, demographic information, or economic activities.
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Physical Feature: A soil map is categorized as a physical map because it shows a natural feature of the environment.
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Thematic Map Subcategory: It is a type of thematic map, but its theme is a physical characteristic (soil) of the Earth's surface.
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Other Physical Maps: Other examples include relief maps, geological maps, climate maps, and vegetation maps.
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Purpose: These maps are crucial for agriculture, land-use planning, and environmental studies.
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Data Representation: They typically use different colors or patterns to represent different soil types, depths, and compositions.
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Population Map: A thematic map showing the distribution, density, or characteristics of a human population.
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Economic Map: A thematic map representing the distribution of economic activities, resources, or industries.
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Political Map: A map displaying boundaries of countries, states, or counties, including capitals and major cities, focusing on human-defined borders.