Question

Differentiate between a small scale map and a large scale map.

Answer 1

Small scale map: It is a kind of representation in which large areas like countries, oceans, and continents are shown on a small scale. They are wall maps or atlas maps. They show important features like mountains, plateaus, con­tinents, and countries. Their Scale maybe 1 cm = 100 km.

Large scale map It is a representation in which small areas like a village or towns are shown on a large scale. They are guide maps or topo­graphic maps. Details of cities, towns, and villages are shown. The scale may be 1 cm = 50 m or 1 km.