Question

what is a map? write the difference between small scale maps and large scale maps

For class 6th standard ​

Answer 1

Answer:

a drawing or plan of (part of) the surface of the earth that shows countries, rivers, mountains, roads, etc is called map.

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

A map is a representation or a drawing of the Earth's surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to scale.

Explanation:

Large scale maps:-

1) large scale maps show small area in greater detail.

2) they are guide maps or topographic maps.

3) details of cities towns villages are shown.

Small scale maps:-

1) small scale maps show a larger area in less details.

2) they are world maps or Atlas maps.

3) they show important features like mountains, plateaus, continents and countries.