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What does longitude on a map measures?
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is a ruler on a map that measures distance?
A ruler on a map that measures distance is typically referred to as a scale. It provides a visual representation of the relationship between a specific distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. Scales can be presented in various forms, such as a graphic scale (a line marked with distances) or a numerical scale (e.g., 1 inch equals 1 mile). This tool helps users accurately interpret distances when navigating or analyzing the map.
What do you call the part on the key that measures distance on a map?
The distance can be measured with any ruler and compared to the scale on the map. For example 1/4inch equal 5miles, and if you measure the route and it equals 1 1/2 inches. 1 1/2 = 6/4, 6*5= 30miles
What is used to convert distance on the map called?
Distance on the map to distance on the ground is converted using the scale on the map.
Which map component defines the ratio between a distance on the map and the actual distance on earth?
The scale.The scale, which should ALWAYS be given on a map. It may be given simply as a ratio: eg 1:50 000 or in terms of the measures eg 2 cm = 1 km. There may also be a pictorial representation.
What instrument measures the distance between 2 towns?
A map.
What does longitude on a map measures?
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the difference between a latitude-longitude map and a military grid reference system map?
Latitude measures the distance from East to West. Longitude measures the distance from North to South. As for Military Grid, it shows a location/object on the map and, what Latitude and Longitude line that location/object is on.
What does easting mean on a map?
Easting means the x coordinate on a map. It measures the eastward distance. The other coordinate is Northing.
On a map the distance from Falls City Texas to Pleasanton measures 2 centimetersWhat is the actual distance if the scale of the map shows that 1 crntimeter is equal to 30 kilometers?
350 kilometers
What do you call the part on the key that measures distance on a map?
The distance can be measured with any ruler and compared to the scale on the map. For example 1/4inch equal 5miles, and if you measure the route and it equals 1 1/2 inches. 1 1/2 = 6/4, 6*5= 30miles
If the scale on a map is 1 inch to 500 miles an the distance between to places on the map measures 2 and three fourths inches how far apart are the places?
4679
If the scale on a map is one inch 500 miles and the distance between two places on the map measures 2 3 4 inches how far apart are the places?
354
Which of these distance measures would you most likely find on a walking tour map of downtown Paris using the metric system?
Meters
Distance measures would you most likely find on a walking tour map of downtown Paris using the metric system?
Meters
What is printed on the map used to convert distance on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
What ruler printed on a map is used to convert distance on the map to actual ground distance?
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
