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Surveyors use specialized tools and trigonometry to measure distances and make maps. You can take your own measurements with a measuring tape or other device and make a map based on those measurements. You can also generate a map using a global positioning system (GPS) device.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agopeople who make maps are not called mapmakers for a very scientific name they are called cartographer
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∙ 8y agoYour question is unclear. If i want to measure distance on a map I just use a ruler and compare it to the scale printed on most maps.
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What is the name of the drawing instrument which is used to copy maps in different scales?
polytechnic drawing instrument
Which instrument used for enlargement and reduction of maps with accuracy?
A pantograph.
Instrument used to measure length in metric system?
there are many instruments used to measure length depending upon the size of object , Ruler is Metric instrument used to measure length. Screw gauge is also used as an instrument used to measure length in mm.
Which weather instrument is use to measure air pressure?
The barometer is the instrument that is used to measure the air pressure.
Instrument used to measure roughness of road?
One instrument used to measure roughness of roads is the response type road roughness meters (RTRRMs)
What instrument is used to measure snowfall?
The instrument which is used to measure snowfall is called a snow gauge.
The instrument used to measure wind speed is a?
No. The instrument used to measure wind speed is an anemometer.
What instrument is used to measure an angle?
A protractor is used to measure an angle.
What instrument is used to measure on angle?
A protractor can be used to measure an angle.
What is the instrument used to measure distance in a car?
The instrument used to measure the total distance that a car has traveled is called an odometer.
An instrument which is used to measure someone who governs a country?
the answer is a ruler because it is and instrument used to measure someone in govern
An instrument used to measure mass is call?
This instrument is a balance.
What is the instrument used to measure angles is the?
The instrument you are looking for is a compass
What is the name of the drawing instrument which is used to copy maps in different scales?
polytechnic drawing instrument
Which instrument used for enlargement and reduction of maps with accuracy?
A pantograph.
What instrument used for enlarge and reduction of maps with accuracy?
A pantograph is a device used for enlarging and reducing maps with accuracy. It consists of linked arms with adjustable pointers that can trace an image at one scale while replicating it at a different scale. By adjusting the settings of the pantograph, accurate changes in map size can be made.
Instrument used to measure length in metric system?
there are many instruments used to measure length depending upon the size of object , Ruler is Metric instrument used to measure length. Screw gauge is also used as an instrument used to measure length in mm.
