Map Scale Chapter 2 Map Scale You have read in Chapter 1 that the scale is an essential element of all types of maps. It is so important that if a network of lines and polygons does not carry a scale‚ we call it a “sketch”. Why is the scale so important ? What does it mean ? What are the different methods of showing the scale on a map? How useful is the scale in measuring the distances and the area? These are some of the questions which will be taken up in the present chapter. Glossary Denominator:
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ECONOMIES OF SCALE Economies of scale are the cost advantages that a business can achieve by expanding the scale of production. That is‚ when long-run average costs (LRAC) fall. Overhead costs (fixed) are spread over more units produced. Overhead costs (fixed costs) are spread more when more units are produced. These lower costs are an improvement in productive efficiency and can benefit consumers in the form of lower prices. Units produced Total cost Average cost
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Geologic Time Scale Introduction Understanding geologic time is critical to relating events in Earth’s history to those of today. Scientists use several forms of the geologic time scale to classify the age of objects and to become familiar with other events occurring simultaneously. In this lesson you will: · Examine how the geologic time scale summarizes Earth’s history · Analyze physical and biological changes that have occurred over time · Identify major events that occurred in geologic
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FOURTH SEMESTER MBA DISSERTATION INTRODUCTION The students of MBA programme of Bangalore University are required to carry out Dissertation‚ in the area of specialization under the supervision of an eligible guide beginning at the end of 3rd semester and submit three hard bound copies and one soft copy of dissertation on or before the time stipulated by the University‚ which is to be evaluated for 200 marks followed by viva-voce examination for 50 marks. The aim for dissertation is to give the
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concepts of equality‚ diversity and inclusion that are fundamental to person centred care practice. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain what is meant by the terms diversity anti-discriminatory practice anti-oppressive practice 1.2 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage 1.3 Describe why an individual with dementia
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"Criteria of a Successful Product Launch" From: Jeffrey Pezzella June 16‚ 2009 Dear Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Rocket your sales. Blow your competition away. Sounds like the same old hype‚ right? I wouldn’t believe it either if I hadn’t witnessed it first hand‚ after hundreds of hours of case studies… Product Launches are real and they do just that: They launch your sales and services into orbit! Caution: If you’re serious about succeeding‚ then the following criteria
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achievements for the country. 1.2 Findings and Recommendations of the National Heroes Committee In compliance with Executive Order No. 75 dated March 28‚ 1993 ‚ the National Heroes Committee submitted its findings and recommendations. 1.2.1 Criteria for
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AND SCOPE OF SCALE 2 r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r rr ew concepts in microeconomics‚ if any‚ are more fundamental to business strategy than economies of scale and the closely related economies of scope. Economies of scale allow some firms to achieve a cost advantage over their rivals. Economies of scale are a key determinant of market structure and entry. Even the internal organization of a firm can be affected by the importance of realizing scale economies. We mostly
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meaningful order. You can count but not order or measure nominal data. Only calculations based on the frequencies of occurrence are valid. Nominal scales have no numeric properties. Qualitative information is obtained from a nominal scale. This means objects are classified by name only. Counting is the only operation that can be performed on a nominal scale. Examples of nominal questions that may be used are: state of residence; gender; or hair color: blonde‚ brown‚ red‚ black. Ordinal Ordinal
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Benchmarking Credit ratings September 2013 Project team: Tom Hird Annabel Wilton CEG Asia Pacific 234 George St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T +61 2 9881 5750 www.ceg-ap.com Table of Contents Executive summary........................................................................................ 1 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 6 2 SNL Financial dataset ......................................
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