Types of Scales

 There are several types of scales used in cartography, surveying, and technical drawings:

1. Verbal Scale: A verbal scale uses words to describe the relationship between distances on the map and in the real world.

2. Bar Scale: A bar scale is a graphical representation of the scale, usually in the form of a ruler or bar, placed on the map or plan.

3. Line Scale: A line scale is a simple line that represents a distance on the map, with its corresponding distance in the real world marked alongside it.

4. Fractional Scale: A fractional scale uses a ratio to describe the relationship between distances on the map and in the real world.

5. Engineer's Scale: An engineer's scale is a specialized ruler used for measuring and drawing at a specific scale, such as 1:10, 1:20, 1:50, 1:100, etc.

6. Numerical Scale: A numerical scale uses a numerical value to describe the relationship between distances on the map and in the real world.