Question

short - answer questions (60 points total; 6 points each)

1. scales are used to figure out the ratio of the distance on a map to the actual distance between locations.

a. what is the name of two different types of scales found on maps? (2 points)
b. how does each scale work? (4 points)
a.

Explanation:

A. Two common types of map - scales are verbal scales and graphic scales. Verbal scales use words to express the ratio (e.g., "1 inch represents 10 miles"). Graphic scales are bar - like diagrams on the map that show the relationship between map distance and real - world distance.
B. A verbal scale gives a direct statement of the relationship between map and real - world distances in words. For example, "One centimeter on the map represents one kilometer on the ground". A graphic scale has a line marked with distances. You can measure a distance on the map with a ruler and then match it to the graphic scale to find the actual distance.

Answer:

A. Verbal scale, Graphic scale
B. Verbal scale: Uses words to state the ratio of map distance to actual distance. Graphic scale: Has a marked line to match map - measured distances to actual distances.