My dad just said that any map can be drawn with only 4 colors, and the same color will not be touching itself. (I.E. There is no regional political map where 5 things intersect) Can anyone prove this wrong?
2007-12-18 10:38:53 · 4 answers · asked by metroidfan220 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Most of the time, your dad is right. Only four boundaries form a point. Here is a map of Antarctica that shows territorial claims by several different countries Take a look and show it to your dad.
http://geography.about.com/library/misc/nant.htm
2007-12-18 11:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look a political map of the US. Several states make contact with more than four other states. Texas makes contact with five states and Mexico.
2007-12-18 11:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also look at china it has 15 or so bordering countries
2007-12-18 11:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he said intersect not make contact you idiots
2007-12-18 13:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by James L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋