Question

E. Distinguish between:
1. Large-scale and Small-scale maps
2. Cardinal directions and Intermediate directions
3. Sketch and Plan
4. Map and Plan
5. Globe and Atlas please please please follow me I will follow you back I promise ​

Answer 1

1.) Maps are described as either large scale or small scale.

Large scale maps show a smaller amount of area with a greater amount of detail.

Large scale maps are typically used to show neighborhoods, a localize area, small towns, etc.

Small scale maps show a larger geographic area with few details on them.

2.)

The four major directions i.e. North, South, East and West are called cardinal directions.

The directions in between these four cardinal directions are called intermediate direction.

3.) Plan :

1. A plan is a drawing that shows the horizontal section of a small area or building.

2. It is drawn to the scale.

3. It tells us exactly things are on the ground.

4. It is accurate representation of an area.

Sketch :

1. A sketch is a rough drawing showing the relative locations of a few chosen features of an area.

2. It is not drawn to the scale.

3. It does not show the true shape or size of the features.

4. It is rough representation of an area.

4.) A map :

I) It is a representation of earth’s surface or a part of it, on a sheet of paper.

is a representation of earth’s surface or a part of it, on a sheet of paper.II) It can be used for representing countries, states, villages, town etc.

A plan :

i) It is a drawing of a small area on a large scale, on a sheet of paper.

It is a drawing of a small area on a large scale, on a sheet of paper.ii) It is used for representing those things which can't be shown in map, for example, the length and breadth of a room

5.)

A 'globe' is a map, usually of the Earth, on a spherical surface, the Flat Earth Society's depictions notwithstanding.

An 'Atlas' is usually a bound volume of maps, often aligned and with various scales for detail depictions and auxiliary information.