Physical Map:
* Landforms: Mountains, valleys, plains, plateaus, hills
* Water features: Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, swamps
* Elevation: Shown through contour lines or different colors
* Vegetation: Forests, grasslands, deserts
* Climate: Sometimes indicated with symbols or colors
Political Map:
* Countries and their borders: National and state lines
* Cities and towns: Major urban centers
* Roads and transportation routes: Highways, railways
* Political divisions: Districts, counties, provinces
* Administrative boundaries: School districts, voting precincts
In short:
* Physical maps focus on the natural world.
* Political maps focus on the human-organized world.
Example:
A physical map of the United States would show the Rocky Mountains, the Mississippi River, and the Great Plains. A political map of the United States would show the state borders, major cities, and highways.