Question

Answer in breaif

(I) What are the advantages of drawing a map to scale ?

(II) State the importance of colours in topographical map ?

(III) State the two ways to measure distances ?

(IV) what is the importance of topographical map? state any two reasons ​

Answer 1

i)If someone maintains a proper scale while drawing map,then the calculation of the actual distance, lengths and area will be a lot more easier, accurate from the data mentioned in the map. And many more.

ii)Colors and symbols add the detail unique to a topographic map. ... Colors stand out from the map and provide identification to many features such as vegetation and water. Colors represent natural and man-made features of the earth. Coupled with contour lines, colors add fabric to the features and terrain.

Answer 2

• If someone maintains a proper scale while drawing map,then the calculation of the actual distance, lengths and area will be a lot more easier, accurate from the data mentioned in the map. And many more.
• The typical color standard for topographic maps depicts contours in brown, bodies of water in blue, boundaries in black, and grids and roads in red. Topographic maps may use different colors to represent area features.
• There are three main types of horizontal or linear distance measurement. Direct Method. Optical Method. Elelectronic Method
• Topographic maps are an important tool because they can represent the three-dimensional landscape in two dimensions. A person who can read a topo map can find out the location of peaks, valleys, ridges and saddles, among other land features.