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All distances measured by using the map and graphic scales are flat distances. Therefore, the distance measured on a map will increase when actually measured on the ground. This must be taken into consideration when navigating across country.
13 paź 2015 · Purpose. A map provides information on the existence of the location and the distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel, and communication. It also...
2 paź 2023 · Measure the distance between the places marked on the map; Compare the measurement you get with the scale given; Convert it to get the actual (real-life) distance
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on the map (1 inch) compared to the distance on the ground. (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map. distance to miles, meters, or yards.
The ability to determine distance on a map, as well as on the earth’s surface, is an important factor in planning and executing military missions. 5-1. REPRESENTATIVE FRACTION. The numerical scale of a map indicates the relationship of distance measured on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
Measure Distance on a Map. 071-329-1008. Conditions: Given a standard 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. Standards: 1. Determine the straight-line distance between two points in meters, with no more than 5 percent error. 2.
