Question

What is the function of a map scale?

• A. To measure elevation
• B. To determine colors used in a map
• C. To depict proportional distance between places on Earth
• D. To indicate the map's title

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To depict proportional distance between places on Earth

Scale is the proportional representation of distance used to depict the actual distance between two places on Earth. There are three methods of representing scale on maps: Statement Method, Fractional Method, and Linear Method.