Explain then ways of representing the map
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The map scale can be represented as :
(a) Verbal or statement scale — The scale is stated in words. The units are usually mentioned in this type of scale, for example, 1 cm= 10 km or 1 cm to 10 km. It means that 1 cm on the map is equal to 10 km on the ground.
(b) Graphical or linear scale — This consists of a straight line which is divided into lengths that represent given distances on the earth’s surface.
A map is a representation of a the Earth or a region, land or sea in two dimension. It is on a flat sheet of paper and is according to a scale. It shows the region in great detail with the names of physical features, places, rivers etc,. We have different types of maps specifically for physical features, rivers, forests etc.,
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