Question

Why do large-scale maps provide greater detail?

• A. They use a smaller scale
• B. They cover a large area
• C. They depict less ground information
• D. They are not very useful

Answer 1

Answer:

A. They use a smaller scale

Large-scale maps are maps that depict relatively small areas with detailed information. Examples are cadastral maps and topographic maps. In large-scale maps, 1 cm on the map represents 25,000 cm on the ground. That is, 1 cm is equal to 0.25 km.