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scales show the relationship between the distance on the map and the distance on the ground. (it makes the make more realistic and so you can calculate distances)

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Geographers use scales to accurately represent the size and distance of features on maps relative to the actual size on Earth's surface. Scales help to maintain proportion and ensure that maps are a true representation of reality. Different scales are used depending on the level of detail needed for a specific map or study.

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