Question

Differentiate between scale based map and cultural map answer in short​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Large Scale Maps

(i) Large scale maps show a small area in greater detail.

(ii) They are guide maps or topo­graphic maps.

(iii) Details of cities, towns, villages are shown.

(iv) The scale may be 1 cm = 50 m or 1 km.

Small Scale Maps

(i) Small scale maps show a larger area in less detail.

(ii) They are wall maps, or atlas maps.

(iii) They show important features like mountains, plateaus, con­tinents and countries.

(iv) Scale may be 1 cm = 100 km.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to the scale, maps may be classified into large scale and small scale maps. A map which shows a small area with detailed information is referred to as a large scale map. Large scale maps represent an area in higher detail; thus, map may contain more information but coverage of an area issmall.