Here's why:
* Planimetric: This term refers to a map that represents only the horizontal positions of features, ignoring their heights.
* Elevation: This refers to the height of a feature above sea level.
Planimetric maps are useful for showing the arrangement of streets, buildings, and other features in a city. They are often used for:
* Urban planning: To understand the layout of a city and plan for future development.
* Navigation: To help people find their way around a city.
* Mapping: To create a base map for other maps.
Examples of planimetric maps include:
* Street maps: These maps show the layout of streets, but not the elevation of the terrain.
* City maps: These maps show the layout of buildings, parks, and other features, but not the elevation of the terrain.
It's important to note that a planimetric map can be represented in two dimensions (like a regular map) or in three dimensions (like a model), but it still only shows the horizontal layout.
