Question

What is meant by the scale on a map?
1. a set of directional indicators
2. a list of symbols used on the map
3.a tool for representing distances between points
4. the guide to the map's projection

No non-related answers.

Answer 1

Answer:

3.a tool for representing distances between points

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➡️Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, on a 1:100000 scale map, 1cm on the map equals 1km on the ground. Map scale is often confused or interpreted incorrectly, perhaps because the smaller the map scale, the larger the reference number and vice versa.