Which of the following features can city maps show that state maps typically cannot? (Choose the best example)

• A. Major roads within the given area, freeway interchange detail
• B. National parks within the state
• C. Maritime routes
• D. Population density figures

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the level of detail a map can show at different scales. City maps operate at a larger scale, meaning they zoom in closer to a small area. This allows them to depict the fine-grained street network—every major road, local streets, and even freeway interchanges—so you can navigate within a city.

Because state maps cover a much larger area, they use a smaller scale and focus on broader features like statewide highways, towns, and natural boundaries. They typically don’t include the detailed street-level network or interchange layouts you’d need for precise local navigation.

That makes the best choice the feature describing major roads within the area and freeway interchanges in detail. The other options describe features that either can appear on state maps as well or aren’t inherently tied to the level of detail a city map provides.