Why Do We Use ‘Colors’ in Maps and What Does It Mean?

Imagine a map that only had lines and shapes, it would look kind of boring. But when we add colors, the map comes to life! People use different colors in maps to show what’s where, like green for forests or blue for oceans. It helps us understand things faster, just like how a rainbow makes everything more fun.

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  1. A map uses green for forests, so you know where the trees are.
  2. Blue shows oceans and lakes, making it easy to find water on a map.
  3. Red can show high temperature zones or busy cities on a weather map.

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