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Q: Which type of scale is more appropriate for a map representing a large area such as a continent or the entire world?
  • A. Small scale
  • B. large scale
  • C. vernier scale
  • D. diagonal scale
Correct Answer: Option A - Small scale– Small scale refers to world map or maps of large regions such as continents or large nations. In other words they show large areas of land on a small space. They are called small scale because the representative fraction is relatively small.
A. Small scale– Small scale refers to world map or maps of large regions such as continents or large nations. In other words they show large areas of land on a small space. They are called small scale because the representative fraction is relatively small.

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Small scale– Small scale refers to world map or maps of large regions such as continents or large nations. In other words they show large areas of land on a small space. They are called small scale because the representative fraction is relatively small.