Explain the importance of scale.

1. With the help of the scale, we can represent large areas in a reduced shape and size.

2. Without a scale, a map is simply a diagram or sketch. A map is meaningless without a scale.

3. We can measure the distance between two points on the map without actually going to the field.

4. With the help of a scale, the area can be calculated.

5. A certain length can be measured from the linear scale.