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Q: What expression tells you how much larger the real world is than a map?
A: map scale
Q: What is the scale of the topo maps typically used in SAR, developed by the Canadian Government?
A: 1:50,000
Q: On a 1:50,000 topo map, how far in the real world does the space between grid lines represent?
A: 1 km.
Q: On a 1:50,000 topo map, how many centimeters would represent 1 km?
A: 2 cm.
