A(n)________ Is the Ratio Between Linear Distance on a Map

question 217

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ is the ratio between linear distance on a map and linear distance on the earth's surface.

• A) map scale
• B) economy of scale
• C) map projection
• D) isoline
• E) contour line

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