Question 14 Marks
Distinguish between a map and a plan.
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| Map | Plan |
| 1. The map shows a large area on a sheet of paper such as-world, continents, countries, etc. | 1. It shows a small area on a sheet of paper such as a room, a garden, school building etc. |
| 2. The map is drawn on a small scale such as 1 centimetre = 1 kilometre etc. | 2. The plan is drawn on a large scale such as 1 centimetre = 1 metre. |
| 3. Colours arc mostly Used in maps. | 3. The plans are mostly simple. |
| 4. Only the important features can be shown in brief on a map. | 4. Even details of small and unimportant areas can be shown on a plan. |