Question

What are small scale maps and large scale maps? Give examples for each?

Answer 1

Instructions :

1. Define a small scale map with examples.
2. Define a large scale map with examples.

Solution:
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.