Question

why is the actual distance on the ground reduced on the map

Answer: maps always mention the scale they use and we can find out the actual distance between places using the scale we can use the scale for showing the actual distance on the ground in a reduced manner on a map. Real distance has shown in the example below.
e.g. : 1cm=km or 1cm =metres ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

maps always mention the scale they use and we can find out the actual distance between places using the scale we can use the scale for showing the actual distance on the ground in a reduced manner on a map. Real distance has shown in the example below.

e.g. : 1cm=km or 1cm =metres