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The scale of a map may be indicated as in the form of a written form or statement. Suppose, if on the map there is a written statement appearing that states 1cm represents 10km, then it means that on that particular map itself, a distance of 1cm is representing 10km of the corresponding ground distance. Hence, breadth s taken 1cm in graphical scale in cartography.

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