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What is a scale? Explain one main feature of small scale and large scale maps. 
Asked by Topperlearning User | 06 Apr, 2016, 10:08: AM
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Scale is the ratio between the actual distance on the ground and distance shown on the map.

There are two types of scale maps. They are:

  • Small Scale Maps: It shows large areas on a small scale. For example, 1 cm on the map can show up to 100 km on the ground.
  • Large Scale Maps: It shows small areas on a paper. For example, 2 cm on a map may show only 200 meters on the ground.

 

 


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