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If two locations are 1 km apart in actuality but only 1 cm apart on a map what is the map's scale?
To find the scale:
- Convert the measurements to the same units (usually the smaller units)
- drop the units
- simplify
1 km = 1,000 m = 1,000 × 100 cm = 100,000 cm
Map scales are given with the map figure, then the real-life figure
→ map scale is 1 cm : 1 km (1cm on the map represents 1 km in the real world)
= 1 cm : 100,000 cm
= 1 : 100,000
(This final scale means that 1 whatever measured on the map represents 100,000 of the same whatevers measured in the real world, ie 1mm on the map is 100,000 mm = 100 m in the real world, 1 cm on the map is 100,000 cm = 1 km in the real world, etc.)
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1inch equals 5miles and map b 1inch equals 2miles?
Simple, you're dealing with two diferently scaled maps. Topographic maps are drawn to scale. This means that distances on a map are proportional to distances on the ground. For example, if two cities 20 miles apart are shown 4 inches apart on a map, then any other locations that are 4 inches apart on the map are also 20 miles apart. This proportion, the map scale, is constant for the map so it holds for any points on the map. In this example the proportion between equivalent distances on the map and on the ground is expressed as a scale of 1 inch = 5 miles, that is 1 inch on the map is equal to 5 miles on the ground. The simplest form of map scale is a VERBAL SCALE. A verbal scale just states what distance on a map is equal to what distance on the ground, i.e. 1 inch = 5 miles from the example above. Though verbal scales are easy to understand, you usually will not find them printed on topographic maps. Other types of scale used are the fractional scale and the bar scale. In the case of your question, 1in = 5miles equates roughly to a fractional scale of 1:312,500 and 1in = 2miles equates roughly to a fractional scale of 1:125,000
How are maps and scale drawings related to ratios and proportions?
You need ratios to find out what scale to use.
Two dimensional maps usually show in area shape or scale?
distortion
What are coordinates used on?
Maps, and Graph Paper.
Measurement scale for example 1cm 100m?
Oh, dude, that's like comparing a grain of sand to a mountain! So, you've got centimeters and meters, right? It's like measuring a baby carrot against a football field. One is tiny, and the other is huge. So, yeah, they're on totally different scales, man.
What determains the distance on a map?
Apart from sketch maps, maps are to scale. The distance on a map is a ratio of the distance in the real world.
How is a small scale maps and large scale maps similar?
extreme swagger is the apparent answer. Just kidding. Large scale maps are usually used for a bigger city to show more of a general space. On the other hand smaller scales are used for more detail
How many types of maps are there according to scale?
There are three main types of maps according to scale: small scale maps, medium scale maps, and large scale maps. Small scale maps show a large area with less detail, medium scale maps cover a moderate area with more detail, and large scale maps provide detailed information for a small area.
Why must a map have a scale?
Maps need a scale so that people can see how far things are apart on the map and relate this distance to real distances on the ground.
What is the difference between large-scale maps and small-scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
What is the difference large scale and small scale maps?
Large scale maps are enlarged maps to show cities and sometimes small towns. Small scale maps are maps shrunken down only to show countries and continents. -The person-
1inch equals 5miles and map b 1inch equals 2miles?
Simple, you're dealing with two diferently scaled maps. Topographic maps are drawn to scale. This means that distances on a map are proportional to distances on the ground. For example, if two cities 20 miles apart are shown 4 inches apart on a map, then any other locations that are 4 inches apart on the map are also 20 miles apart. This proportion, the map scale, is constant for the map so it holds for any points on the map. In this example the proportion between equivalent distances on the map and on the ground is expressed as a scale of 1 inch = 5 miles, that is 1 inch on the map is equal to 5 miles on the ground. The simplest form of map scale is a VERBAL SCALE. A verbal scale just states what distance on a map is equal to what distance on the ground, i.e. 1 inch = 5 miles from the example above. Though verbal scales are easy to understand, you usually will not find them printed on topographic maps. Other types of scale used are the fractional scale and the bar scale. In the case of your question, 1in = 5miles equates roughly to a fractional scale of 1:312,500 and 1in = 2miles equates roughly to a fractional scale of 1:125,000
What are the three map scales?
The three map scales are small scale, medium scale, and large scale. Small scale maps cover large areas with less detail, medium scale maps cover regions with more detail, and large scale maps cover smaller areas with the most detail.
What can be found in a atlas?
maps and locations
How is it that two places on the map is inches apart when in real life they are actually miles apart?
The discrepancy arises from the scale used on the map, which represents real distances proportionally. Maps often simplify complex terrains and geographical features, compressing large areas into a smaller format for easier navigation. Additionally, maps may use different projections that distort distances, especially in areas far from the equator. Therefore, two locations that appear close on a map might be significantly farther apart in reality due to these scaling and projection factors.
What do all maps share?
All maps share a common purpose of representing geographical features and locations. They typically include a scale, orientation (north direction), and legend/key to interpret the symbols used. Maps also help users navigate and understand spatial relationships.
Name all types of maps?
types of maps accodding to scale
