Why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on the map?

Answer 1

because it is not possible to take the actual distance on the paper so it is reduced

Answer 2

The Earth's surface is curved, and when it is represented on a flat map, distortions occur which can reduce the accuracy of distances. This is known as map scale distortion. Maps use different types of projection methods to flatten the Earth onto a map, causing the reduction in actual distances on the ground.

Answer 3

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