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Calculating Map Distances and Scales by Fernando Silaban is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1. A map scale indicates the ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on the ground. It allows the calculation of actual distances and areas from measurements on a map. 2. The scale provided in the document is 1:50,000, meaning 1 unit on the map represents 50,000 of the same units in real life. Using this scale, distances and areas on the map can be converted to actual distances and areas. 3. Map scales use proportion to relate measurements on a map to actual distances and areas. The ratio o

Author

Fernando Silaban

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EN