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A map with a scale (ratio) of 1:50,000 means that 1 centimetre on the map represents 50,000 centimetres (or 500 metres) on the ground. It would be a very large map unless a scale is used!
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∙ 8y ago
The actual distance on the ground is reduced on a map due to the process of projection, which involves transferring a three-dimensional object (the Earth) onto a two-dimensional surface (the map). This distortion occurs because it is mathematically impossible to accurately represent a curved surface on a flat plane without some form of distortion. Different map projections attempt to minimize certain types of distortion, but none can fully eliminate all distortions of distance, shape, area, or direction.
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Why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on the map?
because it is not possible to take the actual distance on the paper so it is reduced
What is the ruler on the map used to convert ground distance to actual distance?
It is called the scale ruler.
What is the ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on Th map to actual ground distance?
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What is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distance?
It is called the scale ruler.
What is the ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distance?
graphic scale It's called the scale.
Why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on the map?
because it is not possible to take the actual distance on the paper so it is reduced
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.
What ruler printed on a map is used to convert distances 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 a map to actual ground distances?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What is a ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What is a scale of a map?
Is the relationship between the distance measured on the map to the actual distance on the ground
What is the ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on a map to actual ground?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What ruler is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances on a map?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What is a ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What is the ruler printed on a map used to convert distances on map to actual ground distances?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
