Geology-Geography: Maps

The smaller the map scale, the larger the reference number.

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The common details of all maps are: title, scale and compass.

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and legend...

Map legend indicates the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on Earth.

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Scale indicates the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on Earth.

Graphic scale is also called bar scale.

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There is only one type of scale, the verbal scale.

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There are three types of scale, the verbal scale, the graphic scale and the scale with the form of a fraction.

If the fractional scale is 1:50.000, one centimeter on the map represents 50.000 metres in real life.

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Answer explanation

If the fractional scale is 1:50.000, one centimeter on the map represents 50.000 centimeters in real life.

The map legend sometimes includes the map scale.

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The scale of the picture is a verbal scale.

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Answer explanation

The scale of the picture is a graphic scale.

Political maps are general purpose maps.

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Physical maps are thematic maps.

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Answer explanation

Physical maps are general purpose maps.