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Does a Ratio scale and fractional scale represent the same distance on map?
I don't know. Maybe you should study!
What is the key on the map that tells distance on a map?
This is known as the scale.
Why is the inset map drawn to a larger scale than the other map?
Aha! Mapmakers have, by customary usage among the trade, been causing confusion on the relationship between scale and size. This question is the result of confusing people when discussing cartography. In this answer, I will explain why "Why is the inset map drawn to a larger scale than the other map?"results from a common cartographical misunderstanding, and set the record straight. Map scale is a fraction where the numerator is always 1. To put it more exactly, Map scale is the ratio of map distance to the same distance in the real landscape. Another way to think about scale is to consider how much a real land area would need to be shrunk down to fit in the map display you are using. Take Australia and shrink it by an enormous number (a scale of 1/enormous) to make it small enough to fit on a map display area. If you wanted to make a map the area of the city of Sydney that would fit on the same size map display, Sydney being smaller in land area, would need to be shrunk by less, (using a map scale of 1/less than enormous). The confusion about scale began when mapmakers, who noticed that the numerator of the scale was always 1, began to leave off saying the scale numerator and, as a shortcut, refer to the scale by using just the denominator value. This hasty habit resulted in describing a map where the scale denominator is very large as a large scale map. Having created a scaled map of Sydney, you create another map showing Australia with a dot at Sydney's location to use as in index. The scale ratio for the inset map has to be a smaller fraction to appear within the main map. Thus, smaller scale maps show larger areas of land on the same size map display. That's opposite from normal use of the word size as in shoe size, where bigger sizes cover bigger areas, just the opposite of map scales. The answer is that an index map is always drawn using a smaller scale than the scale used on the main map.
What is the difference between a scale and key on a map?
A map scale shows the ratio between the distances on the map and the distances in reality (one inch= 10 miles, for example) whereas the map legend tells what the various symbols on the map represent (landforms, size of roadway, state capitals, etc.)
What is used to convert between the distance on the map and actual distance in real life on a planimetric map?
The scale of a map may indicate the ratio as well as showing how lengths measured on the map represent actual distances.
Does one inch equal the same of real miles on all maps why or why not?
No one inch on am map is not a mile reason is because not all maps are made in scale EX: say you have a huge map and a small map one inch on the big map might be a mile but you should check the scale on the small map if used the same scale could tell you it's one mile form Chicago to New York City
What is large map scale?
Here is a little trick to know how to tell the difference between a large scale map, and a small scale map. A large scale map is a map where your house would look large on it. For example, a map of your neighborhood, or a map of you area. (You can see you house on this map) A small scale map is a map where your house would look small on it (or you can't see it at all), like a map of the world, or a map of Europe. So large scale = large house small scale = small house.
Does a Ratio scale and fractional scale represent the same distance on map?
I don't know. Maybe you should study!
What is a scale geography?
A scale in geography is something that keeps every thing together A scale Shows All The Information That Is On The Map.
Why does a scale need a map?
The map needs a scale so that distances on the map can be worked out.
What is the definition map scale?
A large scale map is a map with much more detail and focus in a particular area. For example, a map of a neighborhood or street compared to a small scale map, a map of Europe.
What is the key on the map that tells distance on a map?
This is known as the scale.
How do you use a scale map?
you use a map scale by measuring by inches
What does it mean when a map is drown to scale?
T The map is drawn to scale.
What does scale tell you about the map?
a scale is the graph on a map that compares how big it is on the map compared to the real world. :) your welcome
What is the ruler printed on map used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances?
That is the scale of that map.
Is the map a small scale map or big scale map?
We can't tell, since this is an incomplete question.
