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What do you mean by the term 'scale of the map'? Explain its classification.

The scale of a map is the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.

Classification of scales is:

*Statement

*Representative fraction

*Linear or Graphical scale methods

Statement Scale: It describes the relationship of map distance to ground distance in words.

Representative Fraction: It describes the ratio of map distance to ground distance.

Linear or Graphical scale: It is represented by a straight line divided into equal parts. It helps in the direct measurement of distance on the map.