A planimetric map is best described as a map that does not display relief but shows what?

• A. Economic data
• B. Boundaries and subdivisions of land
• C. Geological formations
• D. Rainfall distribution

Answer: (B)

Planimetric maps focus on features laid out on a flat plane, showing where things are without representing any height or relief. Because there’s no elevation information, these maps are ideal for displaying the exact horizontal positions and shapes of features that define land areas. Boundaries and subdivisions of land—such as political borders and parcel lines—are classic examples of information shown on planimetric maps, since these are defined by straight lines and borders on the map, not by terrain height.

The other topics—economic data, geological formations, and rainfall distribution—are typically conveyed on thematic or specialized maps that emphasize values, materials, or climate, often using symbols, shading, or contours to express variation rather than just the flat lay of land parcels and borders.