Map Scales Flashcards
1
Q
What is a map scale
A
Map scale is the relationship between a unit of length on a map and the corresponding length on the ground.
As an example on a 1:1000000 cm scale map
shows that 1 centimeter is equal to 1 kilometer
on the ground
2
Q
Types of map scales
A
Fractional or ratio scale
Linear scale
Statement scale
3
Q
A fractional/ratio scale map
A
A fractional scale map shows the fraction of an object or land feature on the map. This type uses a set of numbers that represents the object or a landmark.
4
Q
Linear Scale
A
A linear scale shows the distance between two or more prominent landmarks. The linear scale on maps is a set of lines or dots that represents a landmark.
5
Q
Statement Scale
A
This type of scale use simple words to describe a prominent surface feature. A statement map scale expands abbreviations to describe a landmark or an object.
