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Q: Why do map makers have to choose beetween showing the correct land shapes or distances on he earth?
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Why do mapmakers have to choose between showing the correct land shaoes or distances on the earth?

Maybe because they have to make different maps, and they don't have to keep on thinking so hard. And just make an easy decision.


What kinds of distances would you choose to make measurements in millimeters and kilometers?

KILOMETERS Kilometers


Choose the correct tide from this description?

Outgoing tide


What kind of distances would you choose to make measurements in kilometers?

Small distance or height is measured in millimeter. Larger quantities are measured in kilometers.


Why is a light year a unit of distance?

A light year is the distance light travels in one year. Very roughly 6 trillion miles. When measuring distances it is important to choose a unit suitable for the distance being measured. For instance you would not measure the distance between two cities in inches you would choose miles or kilometres. Because of the truly huge distances involved when measuring astronomical objects large units were needed. So the light year is used, among other things.