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you can use to locate places by using it .

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That distance on the scale, that's how many miles or kilometers are represented on that map. It'll say on the scale.

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How does a scale strip help measure distances on a map?

That distance on the scale, that's how many miles or kilometers are represented on that map. It'll say on the scale.


How can a map scale help you?

find distances


What does a map scale help you measure?

distance


If you had a fraction strip into tenths what fractional lengths could you measure with the strip?

hope this anwser help 1/10 and 1/5


How can you measure the length of a potato strip?

the main thing is that you just need to cut it equally before measuring.then you can measure it by putting it horizontally along a meter rule.or you can measure it with the help of vernier calliper.


What is the scale to measure earthquake?

Seismometers are used to measure earthquakes waves, this help show the different arrival time between waves. A Richter Scale is used to measure earthquakes strengh, each number is 31 times more powerful than the last. There is no official set number, but no earthquake has hit 10 on the scale.


What feature is used in a map to help determined distances?

A scale, usually in the corners, is used to determine distances on a map. It shows how much the map has been scaled down from the actual size of the place. For example, if the scale read 1cm = 150km, you would interpret that for every Centimeter on the map, 150 km is covered


What tool would you use to measure the distance from Boston to New York?

I would use the odometer on my car. If that does not help I would use a map and a ruler and measure it to scale.


Can the distances to nearby stars be measured by color?

That is one of the things scientists use to help them measure a stars distance but it isn't just based on the color.


How are logarithms used in our society?

Many scales such as sound and PH are log scales. The scale used to measure earthquakes is also a log scale. Whenever the data has a very wide range, a log scale might help.


What is an example of a scale?

An example of a scale would be how much you Weigh now then how much you used to way and a scale can tell you how far apart your weight is now. So technically its something to help you measure things and tell how far apart things are.


How will you measure the thickness of a single page of your book using a scaleexplain?

The thickness of a page is measured with a micrometer. If you don't have a micrometer measure the thickness of 1oo pages with the help of a scale and divide the result by 100.