Question

what is meant by a scale ?
why is the actual distance reduced on the map​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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.