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The scale on a map helps us figure out how far it is from Point A, to point B without having to do a bunch of math or anything. You just measure with the scale.

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Q: What would you use the scale on a map for?
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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)


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When would you use a scale of miles?

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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 does a map scale have on it?

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Why would a small scale map would be the best?

a small scale map would be the best is because it shrinks down the countries and the continents.


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How is the use of a small-scale map different from the use of a large scale map?

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