What does physical and political on a map mean or repsent?

Question

What does physical and political on a map mean or repsent?

Answer 1

political map shows states, borders, cities, capitals etc.

physical map shows mountains, rivers, lakes, plateaus etc.

Answer 2

Google "United States map".   Click on political, then on physical (topographical) and you will see the difference.

Answer 3

Physical shows mountain, rivers, lakes, etc.

Political shows the political boundries of states, countries, provinces etc.