Map Scales Flashcards

The ratio or relationship between a distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground.

A map scale where 1 unit on the map represents 50,000 units in real life.

Multiply the map distance by the scale factor to find the real distance.

Divide the real distance by the scale factor to find the map distance.

Ensure the units for map and real distances are consistent when using a scale.

The number by which a map distance is multiplied to find the real distance.

'1 cm represents 1 km' means 1 cm on the map equals 1 km in real life.

A map that shows a small area in greater detail (e.g., 1:10,000).

A map that shows a large area with less detail (e.g., 1:250,000).

A graphical representation on a map that helps measure real distances directly.