How does the degree of distortion on maps change depending on the area covered?

The distortion of the map increases with the increase in the area that it depicts.

The smaller the area of ​​the real surface shown on the map, the more accurate and detailed it is.

So, for example, if you depict 10 square kilometers of area and 1000 square kilometers on scraps of paper of the same area, then small buildings, ferries, streams and country roads can be indicated on a smaller map.

The larger map will show the main geographic features and transport routes, as well as major rivers and lakes.