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What is the measuring line that helps you find the distance on a map called?
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∙ 14y ago
The measuring line is one of a group of symbols -- or keys -- used in mapping to provide rich information using small and accessible icons.
Specifically, this line is called the scale.
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How do you find the speed of a moving object?
By measuring the distance and time
How do you find the wavelength of a longitudnal wave?
By measuring the distance between compression
What is a pair of numbers that can be used to find a point on a coordinate grid?
They are called the coordinates. More specifically, the one measuring the distance in the horizontal direction is the abscissa, the one in the vertical direction is the ordinate.
What is the part of the map that helps one find distance?
Scale
How does geometry helps in measuring height and distance?
Because there is a strong relationship between geometry and measurement, an understanding of geometry can contribute to an understanding of measurement, and vice versa. ... Use measurement formulas to find the volume and surface area of geometric solids.
How do you find for distance when the time is not given?
You can measure distance with a measuring stick or tape. Otherwise, if you want to calculate it based on some other data, please clarify WHAT is given.
What formula helps to find speed?
distance covered divided by time elapsed
What unit is used to find the distance between 2 points?
Different units for measuring distance are: 1.for distances on earth miles , kilometer, meter 2. Between galaxies - light year.
The distance an object travels per unit of time is called?
Speed. The equation to find speed is distance over time.
How do you find the distance around a figure?
The distance around a figure is called a perimeter. The formula to find a perimeter is: width x2 + length x2 = area
What does bar-scale mean?
A bar scale- helps you find the distance between two places on a world map.
How do you find length of a tree?
Using trigonometry. By measuring a certain distance from the tree and knowing the angle of elevation you can use the tangent ratio: tan = opp (the height of the tree)/adj (the distance) Rearrange the formula: opp = adj*tan
