What is difference between linear scale and representative fraction scale give any 5?

Answer 1

A linear scale, also known as a graphic scale, visually represents distance on a map through a marked line, making it easy to measure distances directly. In contrast, a representative fraction (RF) scale expresses the ratio of map distance to ground distance numerically, such as 1:50,000, indicating that one unit on the map equals 50,000 of the same units on the ground. Key differences include: 1) visual representation vs. numerical ratio, 2) ease of use for quick measurements vs. accuracy in calculations, 3) applicability to various map sizes vs. fixed ratio, 4) potential for distortion in linear scales at different zoom levels vs. consistent scaling in RF, and 5) linear scales can be affected by changes in map size when printed, whereas RF remains constant regardless of size changes.