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Direction and scales are essential on a map as they provide critical context for understanding spatial relationships. Direction indicators, like a compass rose, help users orient themselves and navigate effectively. Scales allow for the measurement of distances, enabling users to gauge how far apart locations are and plan routes accordingly. Together, these elements enhance the map's usability and accuracy in representing geographic information.
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Why are map scales different on some maps?
Map scales can vary on different maps because they are based on the size and dimensions of the area being depicted. Smaller scales cover larger areas in less detail, while larger scales provide more detail at the expense of coverage. The map scale chosen depends on the purpose of the map and the level of detail required for the specific use case.
What is the northernmost city shown on the map?
The northernmost city shown on the map is Tromso, Norway.
Map symbols are shown in what kind of box?
Map symbols are shown in a box called a legend.
What does a cartographer use to show direction on a map?
North is always at the top of the map, East on the left, south at the botom, and West on the right.
What are the component of map?
1. map shows direction. 2. map has scale. 3. latitude and longitude are drawn on a map. 4. land form are shown by convention sign on a map.
Map scales show what?
The ratio of the distance in true life to that shown on the map.
What shows the direction of North on a map?
A compass. The north, west, east, and south star thing.
On a map it may be shown by a compass rose?
Direction. (9 letters right? mrs.hudec or solly(VMSS?)
How many miles are in a inch on a US map?
That depends on the scale factor which should be shown on the map
How many buildings are shown on the map?
There are 12 buildings shown on the map.
What direction should I head in to find the keyword "treasure" using only a compass and no map?
To find the keyword "treasure" using only a compass and no map, you should head in the direction of north-northeast.
What tells you the relative size of a map or corn?
map scales
What are the similarities of map keys and map scales?
their the same thing
What kinds of different things are shown on a map?
they are natural features that are shown in a map
Can a map of Israel e shown?
A map or graphic can't be shown on Answers.com. Search for 'map of Israel' on the internet.
Why are map scales different on some maps?
Map scales can vary on different maps because they are based on the size and dimensions of the area being depicted. Smaller scales cover larger areas in less detail, while larger scales provide more detail at the expense of coverage. The map scale chosen depends on the purpose of the map and the level of detail required for the specific use case.
How would you show a highway on a road or a map?
To show a highway or road on a map, you will see it just shows a thinish or thickish line. That's what a highway,or road should look like on a map that you will look at and see.
