answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The scale on the map is a ratio of real size to that on the map, Say you see a scale that says 1:50 miles, That is telling you that for every 1 inch or cm (depending on the map) is 50 miles in real life. It's to help you get an idea of how far a place is by comparing it to another.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

It is the ratio the map has been reduced to. For instance one centimetre to a mile would mean a centimetre on the map represents one mile in the real world.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does a scale mean on a map?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

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

T The map is drawn to scale.


When does it mean when map is drawn to scale?

it means the map measurements will coordinate with the measurements of the map location.


What does the map scale represnt on the map?

The map scale represents the ratio of the map to the real thing. For example, a map scale might say that 1 inch equals 1 mile. That would mean that every inch on the map represents a mile for the real thing.


What does a scale of 1 24000 on mean?

A scale of 1:24 000 on a map means that things shown on the map are actually 24000 times bigger than they are on the map.


What does it mean when a scale is drawn to scale?

it means that the map is not like a map that IS drawn to scale. Instead of being accurately sized, it may use different scales to highlight certain features.


What kind of things are shown on a map?

The legend of a map shows what the symbols on the map mean and sometimes the scale is also indicated there.


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

It is drawn to full size


What kind of thing a shown on a legend map?

The legend of a map shows what the symbols on the map mean and sometimes the scale is also indicated there.


What does not to scale' mean in a map?

"Not to scale" on a map means that the features and distances shown on the map are not accurate or proportional to their actual size or distance in the real world. This disclaimer is used when the map is a simplified representation for general reference rather than precise measurement or navigation.


What does bar-scale mean?

A bar scale- helps you find the distance between two places on a world map.


What is the maximun map?

Assuming you mean scale. There is no miximum. However a scale of 1:1 or larger would be pointless.


Why does a scale need a map?

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