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Is selecting map projection more important for small scale or large scale maps?
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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-
What is one adventage of a large scale map over a small scale map?
A large-scale map shows much more detail. For example - a 1:1000 map will show twice as much detail as a 1:2000 one. The higher the number - the smaller the scale is.
What are two advantages of the moment magnitude scale over the Richter scale?
The moment magnitude scale is more accurate for large earthquake than can cause damage.
Which form of government is impractical on a large scale?
Monarchy or dictatorship
What is a map scaled at 1 to 75000 considered to be?
A large scale map.
Was Meroë important?
it was the site of large scale iron production
What are important thing on the map of Spain?
Important things on maps include major placenames and landmarks, major bodies of water and waterways, roadways and elevations, internal and international borders, and the projection and scale of the map.
Would you use a Mercator Projection to find the exact distance between two locations?
No because the Mercator projection distorts the size and shape of large objects, as the scale increases from the Equator to the poles, where it becomes infinite.
What is the common flaw for both the Robinson and Mercator projections of maps?
Both Robinson and Mercator projection have severe distortion close to the poles. The Robinson projection is neither equal-area nor conformal. The Mercator projection is conformal in that it preserves angles, however, it distorts the size and shape of large objects, as the scale increases from the Equator to the poles, where it becomes infinite.
What important pieces did Georgia o'keefe create?
All her large-scale flower paintings.
Where do large scale weather systems develop and why are they important?
Large scale weather systems that transport surface cold air toward the tropics and surface warm air toward the poles.
Could a single graphic scale be used to measure distances on a Mercator projection?
No. It cannot
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.
What are the categories of entrepreneurship?
microenterprise,large scale,medium scale,cottage microenterprise,large scale,medium scale,cottage
From which period large scale land grants were given to officers and other important person?
Gupta period
What are examples of large scale industries?
example of large scale industry
What are the problems of a large scale enterprise?
problem of large scale enterprise
