Key Differences Between Physical and Political Maps

1. Purpose:

   • Physical Maps: These maps show natural things like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
   • Political Maps: These maps highlight human-made areas, such as countries, states, and cities.

2. Features:

   • Physical Maps: They use different colors and shading to show the shape of the land.
   • Political Maps: They have lines that mark borders and usually use different colors for each area.

3. Example:

   • A physical map might show the Andes Mountains.
   • A political map would show which countries, like Chile and Argentina, are found in that mountain range.