Question

Which of these is the most common characteristic of a political map? identification of cities, states, and countries

Answer 1

The correct alternative is "Identification of cities, states and countries".

A political map must have states and countries marked on it, also its capitals. But on the other hand, there's no need for the presence of topography and boundaries, because it would include the political boundaries, not the natural ones.

Also, labels for continents and oceans is not a characteristic of a political map, nor the key for natural resources.