Question

The element of the map which shows the relation between actual distance and map distance is__________
A. Extent
B. Scale
C. Legend
D. Theme

Answer 1

Hint: Mapmaking was created by human beings to identify and have a clear view of the earth’s flat surface; the one who makes the map is known to be a cartographer. Maps are of several types; mostly it is used by traveling and adventurous people.

Complete answer:
There are different types of maps, the most commonly used maps are road maps, railroad network maps and bicycle maps are also useful. Navigational maps are used for aeronautical purposes. In certain maps, it also shows the terrain, plateaus, hills, and mountains.
The scale is the element of the map which shows the relation between actual distance and map distance. For example, we can say 1 inch on a map represents 100 miles on a map. The relation between actual distance and map distance can be represented in graphic scale, verbal scale, or representative fraction, this shows the scale modes of reality.
Mapmaking is not such an easy task, cartographers must project a spherical or globe shape object into a flat size paper. Here cartographers have to divide the spherical globe into two-part dividing it in the center and must project into flat surface maps, where while projecting the size and shape of the continents may change. If maps are joined and put together it forms the atlas, it has different scales.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Note: Scale helps to represent the size of the locations, small scale mapping is done for large countries or continents and large scale mapping is done for small areas like villages or towns. Maps are of many types; they are physical maps, political maps, and thematic maps.