Question

2 Why do we need a scale on the map?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Scale on a map is important in order to give the map reader a sense of size. ... That's information you need in order to interpret a distance you see (say, about a centimeter on the map) to the distance is represents (about 25,000 cm, or 1/4 km in real life, if the map scale is 1:25,000).

Answer 2

Answer:

All map scale indicators can be used 1) to determine the extent to which a geographic region has been reduced from its actual size and 2) to help the map reader determine distance on the map. However, some are better for understanding the amount of reduction and others are better for determining distances.