What type of information does a map's scale provide?
A. location
B. symbols
C. distance
D. vegetation
I can't decide which answer is right Is it B or C.
C. is correct.
http://geography.about.com/cs/maps/a/mapscale.htm
it is C. if you look on a map it is showing some kind of distance.
B. would usually be on the key/legend part of the map
THANK YOU
you're welcome may i ask what grade is this
5TH
Ah...didn't your teacher already explain this?
The correct answer is C. A map's scale provides information about the distance between different locations on the map. The scale is usually represented as a ratio or a bar scale and helps you understand the relationship between the distances on the map and the actual distances on the ground.
To determine the scale of a map, you can look for a scale bar or a scale ratio provided on the map. A scale bar is a graphic representation of distance, usually depicted as a line with markings indicating different units of measurement (miles, kilometers, etc.). A scale ratio is a numerical representation of distance, such as 1:10,000, which means that 1 unit on the map is equal to 10,000 units on the ground.
By using the scale, you can estimate how far apart different locations are from each other on the map. For example, if the scale on a map is 1 inch = 10 miles, you can determine that two locations that are 1 inch apart on the map are actually 10 miles apart in real life. This information is crucial for measuring distances, planning routes, and understanding the size and proportions of the mapped area.