Scale Flashcards

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How would you describe “Scale”?

A

When an object or place is drawn smaller than in real life

It is the exact number of times smaller than in real life

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What makes large scale maps of the world difficult?

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  1. It is difficult to draw a round object on a flat surface.

2. It is impossible to draw one map that is accurate for size, shape and direction between places

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When is something a Large Scale Map?

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When a map depicts a small territory.
The area is being scaled down less
The scale is larger

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When is something a Small Scale Map?

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When a map depicts a large area (like a whole country!!)
To fit the whole country onto the map it is scaled down ALOT
The scale is small

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What is one important difference between Large and Small scale maps?

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Large scale maps = lots of detail

Small scale maps = less detail

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