Question

Describe the different methods of showing scale on a map.

Answer 1

Scales on a map can be shown with the help of the following methods:

• By a statement: In this method, the scale is given in words, for example, one centimetre is to one kilometre.
• By a numerical fraction: In this method, the ratio of the map distance to the ground distance is given in the form of a fraction, for example, 1/1,00,000.
• By a graphic or linear scale: In this method, the map distance is shown with the help of a straight line that is divided into parts known as primary divisions and sub-parts known as secondary divisions.