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extreme swagger is the apparent answer.
Just kidding. Large scale maps are usually used for a bigger city to show more of a general space. On the other hand smaller scales are used for more detail
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What are three scale classification of maps?
Small, medium, large
How is a small scale map different from a large scale map in points?
The main point is that very little detail can be shown on a small scale map due to lack of space. Small scale maps show a large area, motorways, main roads, etc. A large scale map is used when showing details is important. A large scale map will show churches, country lanes, footpaths, etc, over a very small area.
How is the use of small scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
What are the advantages or characteristics of a small scale map?
Small scale maps can cover a large area of countryside, but can not show much fine detail due to lack of space available on the map's sheet. A motorist is likely to use a small scale map, as the motorist is likely to travel a long way. Large scale maps can show much more detail, but can only cover a small area of countryside. A walker is likely to use a large scale map, as the walker may not travel far, and may need to follow footpaths. Having field boundaries marked on the walker's map is a great help.
What is a large scale map?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
What is the difference large scale and small scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
What is the difference between large-scale maps and small-scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
Is selecting map projection more important for small scale or large scale maps?
small scale
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large-scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large- scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from using large-scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
What are the three scale classification of maps?
Small, medium, large
What are three scale classification of maps?
Small, medium, large
What are large scale maps used for?
large scale maps are used to show detailed information about a small area for such things as residential planning, hiking, and military purposes.
How is the use of a small scale different from the use of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
How is the use of small scales maps different from the us of large scale maps?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
