Question

Which statement describes the function of scale bars on a topography map?

They identify the orientation of a slope.
They are used to find the distance between two hills.
They locate the elevation for a given region.
They provide the numerical value of an elevation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) They are used to find the distance between two hills.

Answer 2

They are used to find the distance between two hills.

Step-by-step explanation:

Scale bars in a topographic map is used to find the distance between two hills.

The bar shows the relationship between ground distance and that map distance.

• When we compare the distance measured on map with the scale given, we can find the true distance on land.
• Scales are mostly used for abstracting the real world.