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ICSE Class 6 Geography Question 3 of 10

Representation of Geographical Features: Globes and Maps — Question 4

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Why is a scale used in a map?

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A scale is the proportion or ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground, or the Earth's surface. Hence, it helps us to draw large areas of the ground accurately on a small map. Distances may be measured using the statement of scale or the graduated straight line on the map.