Definitions [2]
Define scale
The scale of a map is the ratio between the distance on the map between two points and the actual distance between the two places on the ground.
Define an atlas.
A collection of different types of maps bound together in the form of a book is called an
atlas.
Concepts [5]
- The Role of Standard Signs and Symbols in Map Interpretation
- Types of Maps Based on Scale
- Scale Meaning and Uses
- Symbols
- Direction: Eight Cardinal Points
