Map scale1
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The document discusses map scale, which is the ratio that compares measurements on a map to actual distances. It explains that scale bars show the distance represented by their length in kilometers or miles, allowing users to calculate distances with a ruler. Finally, it notes that all maps are drawn to a certain scale that varies depending on the size of the area depicted.
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- 1. Map ScaleBy: Jordan Berman, and Kris DePalma
- 2. definition - scaledefinition - scale - ratio witch compares a measurement on a map to the actual distance between locations on the map.
- 3. How to use a scale:Use the scale bar to find actual distances on a map. The scale bar tells you how many kilometers or miles are represented in that length. You can use a ruler, then, to calculate distances based on the scale bars length.
- 4. Using scales:All maps are drawn to a certain scale. The scale of a map is the size of the map compared to the size of the actual land surface. Thus, the scale of a map varies with the size of the area shown.