Which is the best definition of scale, as it is used in maps?(1 point)

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a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles

the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map

the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured

a horizontal bar showing units of distance

1 answer

The best definition of scale, as it is used in maps, is:

the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map.