question_answer 4)

Distinguish between a map and a plan.

Answer:

                Map                                                            Plan (i) A map is the representation of the                  (i) A plan shows a small ground earth's surface or a part of it on                            area on a large scale on a sheet a flat surface according to a scale,                       of paper.   (ii) A map shows only the important                    (ii) A plan shows every detail because features because it has to cover                              it has to cover a small area. A plan a large area.                                                          can show details such as the                                                                             length and breadth of the room                                                                             and the position-of doors etc.                                                                               (iii) The scale of the map is small,                       (iii) The scale of the plan is large.   (iv) It gives an idea of the area to be                     (iv) It gives the complete dimensions studied,                                                                 of a part of an area to be studied.