Scale

Question 1

How would you describe “Scale”?

Answer 1

When an object or place is drawn smaller than in real life It is the exact number of times smaller than in real life

Question 2

What makes large scale maps of the world difficult?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

When is something a Large Scale Map?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

When is something a Small Scale Map?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Large scale maps = lots of detailSmall scale maps = less detail