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Question
Differentiate between a plan and a sketch.
Solution
Plan :
- A plan is a drawing that shows the horizontal section of a small area or building.
- It is drawn to the scale.
- It tells us exactly things are on the ground.
- It is accurate representation of an area.
Sketch :
- A sketch is a rough drawing showing the relative locations of a few chosen features of an area.
- It is not drawn to the scale.
- It does not show the true shape or size of the features.
- It is a rough representation of an area.
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