Question
Download Solution PDFRatio of map distance to the corresponding ground distance is independent of unit of measurement and it is called ____.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
The ratio of the map distance to the corresponding ground distance is called the representative fraction (RF). This ratio is dimensionless and independent of the units used, making it a convenient way to express scale on maps.
Numerical scales: These scales use specific units and are not dimensionless.
Representative fraction: This scale is expressed as a ratio and is independent of units, making it a dimensionless and universally understood method of expressing scale.
Engineer's scale: This type of scale uses specific units for measurements and is not dimensionless.
Plan: This refers to the actual drawing or map and not the method of expressing scale.
Conclusion:
The ratio of map distance to the corresponding ground distance is Representative fraction
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