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As an example, a map with a scale of 1:50,000 (one to fifty thousand centimetres) means that 1 centimetre measured on the map, represents 50,000 centimetre on the ground. Without knowing a map's scale. distance would be difficult to measure.
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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-
What are the 2 types of scales found on all usgs maps?
A commonly used scale on a topographic map is 1:24,000
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)
Is selecting map projection more important for small scale or large scale maps?
small scale
What is an example of a scale model?
maps, models
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
Why do distances appear longer on maps than globes?
It is to do with the scale used on the maps and globes.
What scale is commonly used on topographic maps?
A commonly used scale on a topographic map is 1:24,000
What are large scale maps used for?
large scale maps are used to show detailed information about a small area for such things as residential planning, hiking, and military purposes.
How many types of maps are there according to scale?
There are three main types of maps according to scale: small scale maps, medium scale maps, and large scale maps. Small scale maps show a large area with less detail, medium scale maps cover a moderate area with more detail, and large scale maps provide detailed information for a small area.
What type of map is used for road maps and whether maps?
Small scale maps are used to show motorways, major roads, etc, with little detail. Weather maps, also small scale, may show the entire UK and surrounding seas.
What is the scale bar used for on maps?
The scale is for showing how many miles there are from one place to another.
What types of maps are used in an atlas?
Coloured small scale maps are used in an atlas, as an atlas usually covers the whole world.
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-
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 are the three map scales?
The three map scales are small scale, medium scale, and large scale. Small scale maps cover large areas with less detail, medium scale maps cover regions with more detail, and large scale maps cover smaller areas with the most detail.
What is a legend (key)?
a legend key is used on maps to represent landmarks and buildings as well as scale
