Types of Scales

Q. With respect to the scales of the maps, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect ones.

1. Scale is a ratio between the actual distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.
2. A statement scale of a map is indicated in the form of a written statement.
3. A representative fraction describes the proportion or ratio of the map distance and the ground distance.
4. Linear or graphical scale is a scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

Q. A linear or graphical scale is the scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

1. True
2. False

Q. If the scale of a particular map is 2 cm : 1 km, what is the Representative Fraction or RF?

1. 1 : 50, 000
2. 1 : 1, 00, 000
3. 1 : 1, 50, 000
4. 1 : 2, 00, 000

Q. What is the ratio between the actual distance on a map to the actual distance on the ground called?

1. Balance
2. Scale
3. Ruler
4. Proportion

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Topographic survey maps extensively use conventional signs and symbols to represent which of the following features?

1. Man made features
2. Drainage features
3. Boundaries
4. Weather