Maps  A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth’s surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale. It is impossible to flatten a round shape completely. Atlas When many maps are put together we get an Atlas. Atlases are of various sizes, measurements drawn on different scales. Maps provide more information thana globe. PHYSICAL MAPS Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans etc. arecalled physical or relief maps. POLITICAL MAPS Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundariesare called political maps. THEMATIC MAPS Some maps focus on specific information; such…