What are the differences between side view and plan view, and why are plan views useful for mapmaking?

1.1 What are the views shown in picture 1 and picture 2?
Picture 1 - Side view
Picture 2 - Plan view

1.2 What is the difference between a side view and a plan view?
A side view shows objects as if you are looking at them from the ground level, revealing their height and front or side appearance. A plan view shows objects as if you are looking down on them from directly above, revealing their layout and position on a flat surface.

1.3 Explain why people who draw maps like to use a plan view?
People who draw maps use a plan view because it allows them to show the accurate layout, distances, and relative positions of features on the ground from an overhead perspective. This view is essential for representing large areas and understanding how different geographical elements are arranged in relation to each other on a flat map.