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How is the use of small scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
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∙ 7y ago
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
Coby Schumm
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∙ 12y agoA map is drawn to scale, but a sketch is nor drawn to scale.
Also, a map is a visual representation of an area, whilst a sketch is the rough representation of an area.
Lastly, a map gives detailed information about an area, while a sketch does not give detailed information about an area.
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Gifty Olaechea
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∙ 12y agoA large scale map is a map that covers a large area with little detail were as a small scale map covers a small area and in greater detail.
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What are three scale classification of maps?
Small, medium, large
How is a small scale map different from a large scale map in points?
The main point is that very little detail can be shown on a small scale map due to lack of space. Small scale maps show a large area, motorways, main roads, etc. A large scale map is used when showing details is important. A large scale map will show churches, country lanes, footpaths, etc, over a very small area.
How is a small scale maps and large scale maps similar?
extreme swagger is the apparent answer. Just kidding. Large scale maps are usually used for a bigger city to show more of a general space. On the other hand smaller scales are used for more detail
What are the advantages or characteristics of a small scale map?
Small scale maps can cover a large area of countryside, but can not show much fine detail due to lack of space available on the map's sheet. A motorist is likely to use a small scale map, as the motorist is likely to travel a long way. Large scale maps can show much more detail, but can only cover a small area of countryside. A walker is likely to use a large scale map, as the walker may not travel far, and may need to follow footpaths. Having field boundaries marked on the walker's map is a great help.
What is a large scale map?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
How is the use of small-scale maps different from using large-scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large-scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large- scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
What is the difference large scale and small scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
What is the difference between large-scale maps and small-scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
How is the use of a small scale different from the use of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small scales maps different from the us of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small scale maps different from the use of a large scale map?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the us of small scale maps different from the use of a large scale map?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of a small scale maps different from the use of large scale map?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
Is selecting map projection more important for small scale or large scale maps?
small scale
