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A fractional scale is a way that map makers tell you what distances on the map represent in real life. It does not use any units, so the scale might state 1:100000 [or 1/100000] which means that 1 unit on the map represents 100000 units in the real world. For example if you measure off 1 cm on the map, this represents 100000 cm (equivalent to 1000 m or 1 km) in the real world. See related link, below.

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what are the map scales?

graphic scale, fractional scale, verbal scale


What is a fractional scale?

1:100


Will the fractional scale of a map change if enlarged?

No, the fractional scale of a map does not change when it is enlarged. The fractional scale is a fixed ratio that remains constant regardless of the size of the map. It represents the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.


Why a mixed numbers is not in the set of integers?

By definition, a mixed number contains a fractional part. Also, by definition, an integer does not have a fractional part.


If a map is enlarged will the fractional scale of the map change?

No, the fractional scale of a map does not change when the map is enlarged. The fractional scale represents the ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground, which remains constant regardless of the map's size. Therefore, both the original and enlarged maps maintain the same fractional scale, as they depict the same geographic area at the same proportional relationship.


How is verbal scale graphic scale and fractional scale the same?

Verbal scale, graphic scale, and fractional scale are all methods used to represent the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance in the real world. They serve the same purpose of conveying scale, allowing users to understand how distances translate in reality. While a verbal scale uses words to describe the ratio, a graphic scale visually represents it with a line, and a fractional scale expresses it as a ratio or fraction. Despite their different formats, they all aim to provide clarity on the scale of the map.


How do you convert irrational number into fractional equivalent?

The formal definition of an irrational number is onethat can't be converted into a fractional equivalent.


Does a Ratio scale and fractional scale represent the same distance on map?

I don't know. Maybe you should study!


How do you read O on a graphic fractional scale?

Graphic and fractional scales are two different things. A graphic scale on a map is a line marked with the lengths which represent real distances. It has a zero at one end. A fractional scale simply gives the ratio between map and real distances, e.g. 1: 10 000, so zero doesn't come into it.


What is the difference between a verbal scale a graphic scale and a fractional scale?

a verbal scale expresses distance as a statement, such as " one centimeter is equal to one kilometer" a graphic scale consist of the line that represents a certain distance, such as 5km or 5 miles. a fractional scale expresses ratios, such as 1:63 500. this means 1 unit on the map is 63 500 units on earths surface.


What is a likert scale?

real definition of likert scale?


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it is an instrument for measuring a person