why do maps have borders?

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2006-10-04 12:30:42 · 5 answers · asked by sweetz4ever88 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

Not all do. Some just show topography.

2006-10-04 12:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by parshooter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know why on some maps, but on world maps it would be to keep the water from running off the paper.

2006-10-04 19:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To distinguish between two states for you theoretical understanding.

2006-10-04 19:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by aazib_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If they didn't, it'd be an AWFULLY big map... :)

2006-10-04 19:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by rbob523 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if they didn't you would fall off the edge

2006-10-04 19:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by why us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋