Social StudiesQuestion 104 of 120
A map's scale is used to—
a.show the direction of north
b.indicate elevation with color
c.label the capital cities
d.relate map distance to real distance
Explanation
A map scale shows how a distance on the map corresponds to the actual distance on the ground. This lets readers estimate real distances between places. A compass rose, by contrast, shows direction.
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