Question

merits and demerits of linear scale​

Answer 1

Merits and Demerits of a Linear Scale.

Explanation:

• The linear scale is a scale used to represent a distance between two or more landmarks on the map.
• To highlight the location or position of landmark, a set of dots is used.
• Merits of Linear Scale include its easy and fast method to draw landmarks on the map as well as it can be used during conducting surveys.
• Not having more options to highlight the data to be plotted on the map and less understanding of the data plotted with the Linear scale are two main disadvantages of it.
• It is always important to use a linear scale precisely during plotting any data on the map.