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A map scale shows the ratio of the indicated distances on the map to the actual physical distance.

For example a scale of 1:1000 means the actual distance is represented by 1/1000 the length, e.g. 1mm scaled on the map equals 1000mm, or 1 meter, in the real world.

A map scale is an item on a map which helps indicate the distance between certain areas.

Ex: To find the distance between California and Washington you would use a map scale.

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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.


What are the 5 essential parts of a map?

The five essential parts of a map are the title, legend/key, scale, compass rose, and grid. The title provides information about the map's subject, the legend/key explains the symbols used on the map, the scale shows the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground, the compass rose indicates direction, and the grid helps with locating specific points on the map.


What is it called how many inches of mile on a map?

The scale of a map refers to the ratio of distances on the map compared to actual distances on the ground. For example, a scale of 1:63,360 means that 1 inch on the map represents 63,360 inches on the ground, which is equal to 1 mile.


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.


Distance on a map is measured with a?

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

Related Questions

Why does a scale need a map?

The map needs a scale so that distances on the map can be worked out.


What is large map scale?

Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.


What is the definition map scale?

A large scale map is a map with much more detail and focus in a particular area. For example, a map of a neighborhood or street compared to a small scale map, a map of Europe.


How many inches on a map represent twelve miles?

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What is the key on the map that tells distance on a map?

This is known as the scale.


What does it mean when a map is drown to scale?

T The map is drawn to scale.


How do you use a scale map?

you use a map scale by measuring by inches


What does scale tell you about the map?

a scale is the graph on a map that compares how big it is on the map compared to the real world. :) your welcome


What is the ruler printed on map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances?

That is the scale of that map.


What is a large scale map?

Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.


What on the map which indicates the relationship between a given measurement and the area it represents on map?

It is the scale.


Is the map a small scale map or big scale map?

We can't tell, since this is an incomplete question.