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Why is the Representative Fraction method called a universal method ?

Representative Fraction (R.F.) method called a universal method because of its usefulness on global scale. It can be used in all countries and also termed as International Scale.
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Convert the given Representative Fraction (R.F.) into Statement of Scale in the system of measurement shown in parentheses.
1.  1:100000 (into km).
2.  1: 31680 (into furlongs).
3.  1:126,720 (into miles)
4.  1: 50,000 (into metres)

1. 1 cm shows 100000 cm or 1 km.

2. 1 cm shows 100000 cm or 1 km.

3. 1 inch show 126720 inch or 2 miles

1 inch represents 2 miles.

4. 1 cm represents = 50000 cm or 500 metres.

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What are the two different systems of measurement ?


 1. Metric system of measurement
2. English system of measurement.
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 What are the major advantages of graphical method ?

The graphical scale stands valid even when the map is reduced or enlarged.
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Give one example each of statement of scale in Metric and English system.

 Metric system used kilometres, metre, centimetres, etc.

English system use inch, yard, and mile in measurement.

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