What does a
map
scale measure?

Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

Explanation:

For example, on a 1:100000 scale map, 1cm on the map equals 1km on the ground.

organisms are more likely to be more preserved in mud than sand because mud is moist and wet, while sand is very dry.

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