Question

Write two points of diffrences between a map and a plan with suitable examples

Answer 1

Map :-

• A map could be of the whole world, a continent, or a state or a city ; depending upon the scale.
• A map can be small scale as well as large scale
• A map has north located on it. Thus, map has correct directions.
• A map can have all the details of an area if its large scale.

Plan:-

• A plan is always for a small area. It cannot cover an area larger than a city.
• A plan is always large scale
• A plan is drawn with proper drawing instruments and proportionate measurements. So directions are almost correct.
• A plan deals with a small part od land so it contains detailed information

Refer to the pics*

The first one is a map

The second one is a plan