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Question
What is a map ?
Solution
Map is a representation of the earth’s surface or a part of it on a flat surface according to a scale.
Some More Questions From Map Scale Chapter
Convert the given Statement of Scale into Representative Fraction (R.F.) :
1. 5 cm represent 10 km.
2. 2 inches represents 4 miles.
3. 1 inch represents 1 yard.
4. 1 cm represents 100 metres.
Explain the importance of scale.
Why is the Representative Fraction method called a universal method ?
What are the major advantages of graphical method ?
What is Linear Scale ? Give its advantages and disadvantages.
The R.F. of a map is 1 : 5,00,000. Convert it into statement of scale showing kilometres.
Draw a plain scale for a map whose scale is 1 cm : 10 km.
Draw a plain scale for a map whose scale is 1 inch : 7 miles.
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