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Because if it was to close we all would blow up and catch on fire. And I'm not talking about the fire where you stop, drop,and roll; I'm talking about It's gunna KILL US! That's why.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoDistance is important because we have to use it in maps.
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What is used to convert distance on the map called?
Distance on the map to distance on the ground is converted using the scale on the map.
How is a map scale useful?
Map scales are used so that you can tell the exact distance from place to place for example if youy have a map with a large town adn you are wanting to travel from a shop to the CBD you would want to know approximatly how far this would be. you wouldn't want to start driving adn find out its 5okms away. Hope this was useful
How does a scale strip help you measure distances on a map?
you can use to locate places by using it .
Cotija de la paz map?
if u type it in English ill be able to tell you!k?
Which part of the map shoes distance?
The scale shows the comparison of a measured distance on the map - to the real-life distance it represents.
What is used to convert the distance on the map and the actual distance in real life?
Somewhere on a map there will be a scale. The scale will tell you the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. eg 1cm = 10km
What so you use to tell distance on a map?
the legend
Why is it important for a map to show scale?
So you know what distance equals a mile which varies map to map.
What does map key tell you?
It explains what a specific symbol or color means and how to measure distance on that map.
What part of a map tell the relationship of distance shown on a real distance on earth?
The scale bar.
Why is it important to study the map key?
because then you can figure out the distance.
What are mapmakers referring to when they talk about hierarchy?
Placing the most important information in the center of the map.
What is printed on the map used to convert distance on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What is the ruler printed on a map used to convert distance on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What ruler printed on a map is used to convert distance on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
Why is scale important in models and maps?
It shows the distance a certain measurement equals on a map.
What Is the ruler on a map used to convert distances on the map to actual distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
