ICSE Class 7 Geography
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Representation of Geographical Features — Question 4
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How is the straight-line distance measured on a map?
The straight-line distance on a map can be easily measured using a strip of paper with straight edge in the following way.
- First mark the points, say A and B, between which the distance is to be measured
- Place the edge of the strip of paper along the line AB.
- Mark the limits of distances on the paper.
- Now place the paper along the linear scale and read the map distance.
- The distance between points A and B can also be measured using a divider.