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Is distortion greater with a small scale map or a large scale map?
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Map distortion is due to the fact that the earth's surface is curved but maps are flat. The more curved the surface that a map represents, the more distortion. For the same size map, one with a smaller scale encompasses a larger surface area of the earth when compared to one with a larger scale. Therefore, the one with a smaller scale will have more distortion.
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Does a large scale have more distortion then a small scale?
Yes
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 are small-scale and large-scale wind currents called?
Large-scale and small-scale wind currents are called macroscale or synoptic scale. Hope this will help ^_^ By Chloe
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 do you know a small scale map from a large scale map?
the large one is bigger
Does a large scale have more distortion then a small scale?
Yes
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.
Basic definition of large scale manufacturing and small scal manufacturin?
large scale manufacturing means producing a large goods. small scale manufacturing means producing a small goods
What are small-scale and large-scale wind currents called?
Large-scale and small-scale wind currents are called macroscale or synoptic scale. Hope this will help ^_^ By Chloe
Which map has less distortion a small area map or a large area map?
A small area map.
Is selecting map projection more important for small scale or large scale maps?
small scale
How do you know a small scale map from a large scale map?
the large one is bigger
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 is large map scale?
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.
Is chalk smooth?
At a large scale yes, but on a small scale no.
What would be an appropriate scale of measurement for a small scale map showing a large region?
Which of the following would be an appropriate scale of measurement for a small scale map showing a large region :
What is the difference of globe and map?
A globe is the world as it appears from space, and is approximately ball shaped. This allows the countries of the whole world to be shown on a globe without distortion. On a flat map, distortion is unavoidable, especially if the scale is small and showing a large area. Peel an orange, and try to flatten on a flat surface, will prove that a map of the World can not avoid distortion.
