a few long pages vs. many shorter pages

I am designing a web site to show the results of a state contract which 
involved building a database and maps.  My initial design is 7 or 8 
short pages (about one screen length each), with each page providing 
links to all others.  Another way to do this would be to group the 
related information onto 2 or 3 longer pages, and make the user scroll 
down for more information.  

So my question is:  what are the pros and cons of designing a site with 
a few longer pages versus having more pages that are shorter?  I'll 
compile all responses...  Thanks,

Marie Mills
Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Seattle, Washington

mariemills(at)hotmail.com


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