Practice Large Scale Maps (2.1) - Representation of Geographical features

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Question 1.
What is the definition of large scale maps?
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Think about how much area these maps cover.
Question 2.
What does a statement scale indicate?
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What does 1 cm equal in kilometers?
3Question 3.
What do large scale maps primarily show?
- Large areas in detail
- Small areas in detail
- Averages of areas
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Think about what detail means regarding size.
4Question 4.
True or False: A representative fraction includes a detailed statement.
- True
- False
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Consider how fractions are represented.
Question 5.
Design a large scale map for a new neighborhood in your city. What details would you include, and how would you represent them? Discuss factors like parks, roads, public facilities, and homes.
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Think about what is essential for people living in that neighborhood.
Question 6.
If a map has a representative fraction of 1:50,000, what does that mean in terms of distance? Calculate the real distance represented by 5 cm on this map.
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Convert the scale ratio to find the real-life equivalent.

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