Question

Answer the following questions.
1. Why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on the map?
2.Explain the need of symbols while preparing maps.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.The actual distance on the ground is reduced on the map because the distance that is covered on the ground is larger than a piece of paper. It is not possible to be exact in the distance on the paper that leaves the only option of reducing the distance between a location on the map.

2.map key or legend is included with a map to unlock it. It gives you the information needed for the mapto make sense. Maps often usesymbols or colors to represent things, and the map key explains what they mean.