Question

How is straight line distance measured on a map

Answer 1

Answer:

The measurement of straight line features like roads, railway lines etc. It is simple

Steps:

1. Mark two points on the map between which the distance is to be measured.
2. Measure the distance with the help of a divider or a peice of paper between the given points on the map.
3. Now place the divider or strip of paper on the linear scale drawn on the map. This will directly give the distance on the ground between the two points.