Explain the different types of scales in detail.

1.	Explain the different types of scales in detail.
Answer» Scales on maps can be represented in three different ways. They are: 1. Statement or Verbal scale 2. Representative Fraction (RF) or Ratio Scale 3. Graphical or Bar Scale 1. Statement or Verbal scale: In this method, the map scale is stated in words i.e., 1 cm to 1 km. It means 1 cm distance on the map corresponds to 1 km distance on the ground. Thus it is written on the map like 1 cm to 1 km. 2. Representative Fraction (RF) or Numerical Fraction or Ratio Scale: It shows the relationship between the map distance and the corresponding ground distance in the same units of length. R.F. is generally shown as a fraction. 3. Graphical or Bar Scale or Linear Scale: A graphic scale looks like a small ruler drawn at the bottom of the page. This line is line is divided and sub divided into lengths each of which represents a certain distance on the ground. This scale has added advantage for taking copies of maps as the measurement does not change.

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Scales on maps can be represented in three different ways.

They are:

1. Statement or Verbal scale

2. Representative Fraction (RF) or Ratio Scale

3. Graphical or Bar Scale

1. Statement or Verbal scale:

2. Representative Fraction (RF) or Numerical Fraction or Ratio Scale:

It shows the relationship between the map distance and the corresponding ground distance in the same units of length.
R.F. is generally shown as a fraction.

3. Graphical or Bar Scale or Linear Scale:

A graphic scale looks like a small ruler drawn at the bottom of the page.
This line is line is divided and sub divided into lengths each of which represents a certain distance on the ground.
This scale has added advantage for taking copies of maps as the measurement does not change.

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