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The maps that show a wide range of information called thematic maps. They will contain as many details as possible about the region.
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Is any features missed out or chopped off when the globe became a map?
The map lost it's feature of lots of detail and the shape of earth. There are also bits of the north and south poles chopped out. Plus, the map can't be turned around like a globe.
Which type of map has the largest scale?
A large scale map (covers a small area) shows more detail as there is more space to show detail. A small scale map (covers a large area or even a whole country, etc) doesn't have much space, so any detail is either shrunk or even omitted altogether.
How would a map scale that covers a large distance differ from a map scale that covers a small distance?
A small scale map covers a large area, but with less detail due to lack of space on the map. A large scale map covers a smaller area, but in much more detail. A small scale map may show the whole of the UK motorway system, and major roads. A large scale map may show the details of farms, villages, and physical features in great detail.
What map shows the most detail?
The most accurate map is a globe because it shows exactly where things are on the Earth and a globe is not distorted, like a map is.
Physical map and political map?
A physical map shows the elevation. A political map shows more detail about the place than a Physical map does.
Does a inset map show more detail than a main map?
Yes. It does its has less detail though.
Which type of map sHow is landscape features with the greatest accuracy and detail?
Which type of map shows landscape features with the greatest accuracy and detail?
Is any features missed out or chopped off when the globe became a map?
The map lost it's feature of lots of detail and the shape of earth. There are also bits of the north and south poles chopped out. Plus, the map can't be turned around like a globe.
Will a larger scale on a map increase the amount of detail you can put on it?
Yes, there is more space to add detail to a large scale map.
Which type of map shows landscape with the greatest accuracy and detail?
Schalar Map
A map scale shows on a map?
The small map within a larger map is called an "overview map". Much like a regular map, the map contained by the overview map often shows the region of the larger map within the context of the larger area. If, for example, the large map shows a city then the overview map may show the country that contains it.
What map would you use to find the capital of Zambia?
Any map of Africa, or in more detail, a map of Zambia.
What is the difference between map and map projection?
a map projection is a map that has lots of different angles.
What the difference between a map and a map projection?
a map projection is a map that has lots of different angles.
Would a world political map show more detail than a Europe political map?
A Europe political map would show more detail, but only in Europe. If you are only focusing in on Europe, then yes it would show more detail because it is made specificaly for Europe. If you are searching for details of other countries or bodies of water or whatever you are looking for, then a world political map would show more detail. A Europe political map would show more detail, but only in Europe. If you are only focusing in on Europe, then yes it would show more detail because it is made specificaly for Europe. If you are searching for details of other countries or bodies of water or whatever you are looking for, then a world political map would show more detail.
Which type of map has the largest scale?
A large scale map (covers a small area) shows more detail as there is more space to show detail. A small scale map (covers a large area or even a whole country, etc) doesn't have much space, so any detail is either shrunk or even omitted altogether.
What is one adventage of a large scale map over a small scale map?
A large-scale map shows much more detail. For example - a 1:1000 map will show twice as much detail as a 1:2000 one. The higher the number - the smaller the scale is.
