Scale (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of scale
Definition of scale
How much smaller a map is compared to real world
Small scale numbers show
Small scale numbers show
Large areas with less detail
Large scale numbers show
Large scale numbers show
Small areas with more detail
Three methods to represent scale
Three methods to represent scale
Word scale, ratio scale, line scale
Word scale example
Word scale example
1 cm represents 10 km
Key word in word scale (not 'equals')
Key word in word scale (not 'equals')
Represents
Standard topographic map scale
Standard topographic map scale
1:50,000
Ratio scale unit requirement
Ratio scale unit requirement
Both measurements must use same units
Line scale advantage when map copied
Line scale advantage when map copied
Remains accurate even if map resized
1 cm on 1:50,000 map equals on ground
1 cm on 1:50,000 map equals on ground
500 metres