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So that people can measure the approximate distance between the objects on the map
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∙ 13y agoDifferent maps have different scales because their intentions may be to show different details on the land, even when they show the same areas. Small scale maps usually show a larger area, but with less detail while large scale maps show a smaller area, but with greater detail.
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∙ 11y agoScales on maps represent the ratio of distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, 1" could be 100 miles which allows you to measure distance between two points.
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∙ 15y agoQuestion: Why is a scale on a map? Answer: So you can tell what everything is and how big it is
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∙ 11y agothe scale is important to find the towns and cities easily.
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What measures distance on a map?
The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between distances measured on a map and the actual distances.
What is a large scale map?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
What is meant by scale on a map and what its importance?
A popular map scale used in the UK, produced by the Ordnance Survey, is 1:50 000 This means that 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm on the actual ground. A walker may use a map with a 1:25 000 scale. Such a scale covers a small area, but in greater detail. For instance, field boundaries, and footpaths are shown. A motorist's map may have a scale of 4 or 6 miles per inch, and will therefore show a large area, with main routes the motorist may want to use.
How do you use a scale map?
you use a map scale by measuring by inches
What on the map which indicates the relationship between a given measurement and the area it represents on map?
It is the scale.
What measures distance on a map?
The SCALE of the map indicates the relationship between distances measured on a map and the actual distances.
Why does a scale need a map?
The map needs a scale so that distances on the map can be worked out.
What is large map scale?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
What is a large scale map?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
What is the definition map scale?
A large scale map is a map with much more detail and focus in a particular area. For example, a map of a neighborhood or street compared to a small scale map, a map of Europe.
How many inches on a map represent twelve miles?
The answer depends on the scale of the map.The answer depends on the scale of the map.The answer depends on the scale of the map.The answer depends on the scale of the map.
What is meant by scale on a map and what its importance?
A popular map scale used in the UK, produced by the Ordnance Survey, is 1:50 000 This means that 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm on the actual ground. A walker may use a map with a 1:25 000 scale. Such a scale covers a small area, but in greater detail. For instance, field boundaries, and footpaths are shown. A motorist's map may have a scale of 4 or 6 miles per inch, and will therefore show a large area, with main routes the motorist may want to use.
What is the key on the map that tells distance on a map?
This is known as the scale.
What does it mean when a map is drown to scale?
T The map is drawn to scale.
How do you use a scale map?
you use a map scale by measuring by inches
What does scale tell you about the map?
a scale is the graph on a map that compares how big it is on the map compared to the real world. :) your welcome
What is the ruler printed on map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances?
That is the scale of that map.
