What are small scale maps and large scale maps? Give examples for each?
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Instructions :
1. Define a small scale map with examples.
2. Define a large scale map with examples.
Answer:
Types based on scale
Maps are classified into small scale maps and large scale maps based on the scale.
Small scale map
A small scale map is a type of map in which a very large area like the whole country or continent or even the entire world can be represented on one sheet of paper.
Scale of an actual region is reduced to a greater extent. For example: World map
Large scale map
A large scale map is a type of map in which a really small place, a village and the different parts such as roads, post office, hospitals, houses are represented on one sheet of paper.
It needs to be scaled down to a much lesser extent. For example : Topographical maps