Which statement is true about planimetric maps?

• A. They include elevation data
• B. They do not include elevation data
• C. They focus on climate
• D. They show relief shading

Answer: (B)

Planimetric maps present features in a two-dimensional plane, showing their horizontal positions without conveying any vertical height. Because there’s no vertical dimension, elevation data isn’t represented on these maps. To show terrain height, mapmakers use contour lines or shaded relief, which are features of topographic or relief maps, not planimetric ones. The other statements describe climate focus or relief shading techniques that aren’t inherent to planimetric maps, so they aren’t true for this type of map.