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The scale of the map is the ratio between the distance on the map compared with the distance on the ground. It is used to determine the "real world" distance from the map distance.
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Would you use a small-scale map or a large-scale map to plan a car trip across the US?
a small scale map would be best
How do you decide whether to use a large scale map or small scale map?
The two types of map usually have two different uses. A large scale is better for showing large scale landforms, navigation, or highways between widely separated places. A small-scale map shows more local detail (hills, parks, streets, important locations). You would not use the same map to drive from Dallas to Boston as you would to find a specific location in Boston when you arrived there. Online maps usually have the capability to display a wide range of scales, making them usable for a variety of applications both large scale and small scale.
Why use scale on map?
Judges the distance between places so you know how far things are
What are the four key components of a map?
yes it means that I need an answer and that I shouldn't of thrown my project thing away
What does one inch equal on a map?
It depends on the map. on most maps it would equal aproximatly 1000 miles
How do you use a scale map?
you use a map scale by measuring by inches
Guatemala to Tennessee map scale?
I need a map scale measuring the distance from Tennessee to Guatemala . Which map scale can i use? And can you give me the distances ( like 2 cm would be 1 mile)
Why does a scale need a map?
The map needs a scale so that distances on the map can be worked out.
What jobs use scale factor in them?
Surveying and land use jobs which use a map to scale. Also construction jobs will use plans of the building which are drawn to scale with a stated scale factor.
What model does not need a scale?
a road map does not need a scale :) your welcome
How do you use a map?
you use a map scale by measuring by inches
How would you use the words map scale in a sentence?
our teacher taught us how to use the map scale correctly .
Would you use a small-scale map or a large-scale map to plan a car trip across the US?
a small scale map would be best
What does a map scale have on it?
Numbers and measurements. We can use the scale to figure out how big or far something on the map really is.
What does a map scale use to show distance?
a map's scale shows the population of minecraft
What to use to measure distance on a map?
If you look at the bottom of the map, there should be a scale. Take a ruler, measure the distance for each measurement, and convert to what you need
How is the use of a small-scale map different from the use of a large scale map?
If details are needed (larger) smaller or fewer details (small)
