because it is not possible to take the actual distance on the paper so it is reduced
A map is much smaller than actual size
A distancesof 1km is shown on the map is 1cm on the map
Then the scale of the mapof is 1cm .100 km
So with the use of scalethe actual distanceson the ground is reduced and fit in map
It is called the scale ruler.
The actual distance on the ground is reduced on a map due to the process of projection, which involves transferring a three-dimensional object (the Earth) onto a two-dimensional surface (the map). This distortion occurs because it is mathematically impossible to accurately represent a curved surface on a flat plane without some form of distortion. Different map projections attempt to minimize certain types of distortion, but none can fully eliminate all distortions of distance, shape, area, or direction.
Graphic Scale
It is called the scale ruler.
graphic scale It's called the scale.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
Is the relationship between the distance measured on the map to the actual distance on the ground
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.
A map scale lets you convert map distance to ground distance.