Question

Explain the following terms : a) verbal scale or statement scale ) B ) Representative fraction C ) Linear scale​

Answer 1

Answer:

A verbal scale also referred to as a “word statement” or “scale expression”, is where the response options are presented to the respondent using words, whether spoken or written.

A representative fraction (RF) is the ratio of distance on the map to distance on the ground. ... An RF of 1:24,000 means one inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground and one centimeter on the map equals 24,000 centimeters on the ground. RFs are easy to determine and to insert in ArcMap.

A linear scale, also called a bar scale, scale bar, graphic scale, or graphical scale, is a means of visually showing the scale of a map, nautical chart, engineering drawing, or architectural drawing. A scale bar is common element of map layouts.