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No, most maps, especially world maps, would be huge if the scale was 1 inch per mile. To illustrate, the earths circumference is 24000 miles approximately. This would need 24000 inches = 24000/12 = 2000 feet. This is just not practical.
On the other hand, many detail maps including US State Gazeteers are an even larger scale than 1inch per mile.
The British Ordinance Survey maps have several different scales, depending on what you want them for, although one inch to a mile is very common.
Of couse not. Some maps are drawn on, for example, a scale of 5 inches to the mile to show more detail.
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How do legends and scales help people in terpret maps?
By giving us a better understanding of the map.
Which Garmin navigation system comes with the most maps?
The Garmin navigation system that comes with the most maps would be the Garmin Nuvi 2455LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS. It has the most maps of all the GPS systems.
What is the map projection with the least amount of distortion near the pole?
A Globe. It can be an exact scale model of the earth!
What is the definition of a Scale of miles?
A scale of miles is a graphic representation used on maps to show distances between different locations. It is typically represented as a line or bar with markings indicating the specific distances on the map corresponding to actual distances on the ground.
Why do maps show miles and kilometers?
Maps show miles and kilometers to provide distance measurements that are familiar and useful for many people around the world. Miles are commonly used in the United States and some other countries, while kilometers are used in most other countries. Providing both units caters to a diverse global audience.
Does one inch equa lthe same amount of real miles on all maps?
No
Does one inch equal the same amount of miles on maps?
Yes, I belive it may.
Does one inch equal the same amount of real miles on all real maps why or why not?
No. Some maps are scaled differently.
Does one inch equal the same amount of real miles on maps?
Yes, I belive it may.
Does one inch equal the same amount of real miles on all map scales . why or why not?
No. Some maps are scaled differently.
Does 1 inch equal the same amount of real miles on all map scales why or why not?
No. Some maps are scaled differently.
Does one inch equal the same amount of real amount on maps why or why not?
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Do all maps have the same amount of real miles on all maps?
no
One inch on a map represents 800 miles It is?
Different maps will have different map scales on them. If a map has a scale where one inch is equal to 800 miles, it is not a very detailed map.
Three fourths of an inch on a map equals 750 miles what would one inch be?
The scale of a map is decreased to show the representation of actual miles to the distance found on a map. If three fourths of an inch on a map was equal to 750 miles, an inch on the maps scale would equal 1,000 miles.
If a maps scale shows that one inch equals 400 miles what would 2.5 inches equal?
400 x 2.5 = 1000 miles
Maps have what kind of scales?
The type of scale that is used on maps depends on the size of the map. The typical measurement is 1 inch = 1 miles. However, the size of the city or the area the map the scale will vary examples 1 inch = 1/4 mile for a smaller city to 1 inch = 100 miles for a state. Canadian maps converts 1 cm to a kilometre measurement, also dependant on the area of the map is covering.
