Question

1. We cannot see the entire __________ at the same time.
2. The origin of the word 'map' is from a ___________ word.
3. Scale is the ratio between _________ and ___________.
4. A plan is drawn on a __________ scale.

Answer 1

1. We cannot see the entire Earth at the same time.

Explanation: The Earth is spherical in shape, so we can see it only till to the horizon.


2. The origin of the word 'map' is from a Latin word.

Explanation: The word 'map' has been derived from the Latin word 'mappo,' which means a napkin.


3. Scale is the ratio between map distance and ground distance.

Explanation: A scale takes into account two kinds of measurements: map distance, which is the distance between two points on a map, and the ground distance, which is the distance between two points on the ground.

4. A plan is drawn on a large scale.

Explanation: A plan provides the exact layout of a small area with every detail such as the length and breadth of a room. To show all details, a plan needs to be drawn on a large scale.