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The distance can be measured with any ruler and compared to the scale on the map. For example 1/4inch equal 5miles, and if you measure the route and it equals 1 1/2 inches. 1 1/2 = 6/4, 6*5= 30miles

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Describe how to measure distance using topographic map?

To measure distance using a topographic map, you can use the map's scale. First, determine the scale of the map, such as 1:24,000. Then, use a ruler to measure the distance on the map between two points that you want to calculate the actual distance for. Convert the measured distance on the map to the actual distance using the map scale.


How is an elevation map measured?

An elevation map is usually measured using remote sensing techniques like LiDAR or radar to capture the topography of the Earth’s surface. These methods use sensors to calculate the distance between the Earth's surface and the sensor, creating a detailed map of the elevation at various points. GPS technology can also be used to determine elevation by measuring the position of a receiver on Earth's surface in relation to known elevations elsewhere.


On a planimetric map what is used to convert between the distance on the map and the actual distance in a real life?

A scale bar is used on a planimetric map to convert between the distance on the map and the actual distance in real life. The scale bar typically represents a specific distance, such as one mile or one kilometer, and helps users understand the relationship between distances on the map and distances in reality.


In which way is latitude measured on a map or globe?

Latitude is measured on a map or globe in degrees, with the equator being 0 degrees and the North and South Poles being 90 degrees north and south, respectively.


What term defines the distance from the equator?

Latitude defines the distance from the equator, measured in degrees north or south.

Related Questions

What is a scale of a map?

Is the relationship between the distance measured on the map to the actual distance on the ground


The numerical scale of a map indicates?

the relationship of distance measured on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.


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.


Distance north or south on a map can be measured by what?

lines of latitude


What measures distance on a map?

A map's scale measures distance. It provides a ratio of the map's distance to the actual distance on the ground. For example, a scale of 1:100,000 means that 1 unit on the map represents 100,000 units on the ground.


What does the numerical scale of a map indicate?

The numerical scale on a map shows how many units of measurement taken from the scale represents the actual distance on the ground. If a and b are 2 miles apart on the ground, the a and b shown on the map should also represent 2 miles apart when measured on the numerical scale.


If a measured distance of 10 inches on a map represents an actual distance of 5 miles what is the fractional scale of the map?

(63360 x 5in) / 10in on map = 31,680 ==> the fraction scale is 1:31,680


What shows distance on the ground compared to distance on a map?

The scale that the map has been drawn at represents actual distance. For instance: a map with a 1: 50 000 (one to fifty thousand) scale means that one centimetre measured on the map represents fifty thousand centimetres on the ground.


What feature on a map shows the ratio of map distance to actually distance on earth?

It is the map's scale which is printed as part of the map's legend. For instance, a map with a 1:25,000 means that 1 centimetre measured on the map, represents 25,000 centimetres or 250 metres on the ground.


What is used to convert between the distance on the map and actual distance in real life on a planimetric map?

The scale of a map may indicate the ratio as well as showing how lengths measured on the map represent actual distances.


The Representation of distance on the map?

On a map with a scale of 1:50 000 (one to fifty thousand), a centimetre measured on the map represent 50,000 centimetres on the ground.


What tool usually found in the legend is used to measure distance on a map?

The scale drawn on a map allows distance on the map to be measured. A scale of 1:50 000 means that 1 centimetre on the map represents 50,000 centimetres on the land.