Map Scale

  • Question 1
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     What is scale ?

    Solution
     A scale is the ratio between distance of any two points on the map and the actual distance of the same points on the ground.
    Question 2
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    What is the importance of scale ?

    Solution
    Scale enables us to prepare accurate maps and it helps in measuring distances.
    Question 3
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    Name three methods of representing scale.

    Solution
     1. Statement of scale,
    2. Representative Fraction (R.F.),
    3. Linear scale.
    Question 4
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    In which unit is R. F. shown ?

    Solution
     R. F. is just a ratio of map distances and ground distances and has no unit of its own.

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