6. how does the scale on a map work? for example, if the map scale is 1: 20,000, one centimeter on the map would be how many centimeters on the actual earth (on the ground) cm

20,000 cm

Explanation:

Remember that a scale is a ratio of two numbers. The first number is based on the map and the second one is the corresponding place that the map portrays. In this case the scale is 1:20,000, that means that 1 cm of the map corresponds to 20,000 cm on the actual Earth. If you had to calulate a distance from a point A to a point B in the map, you need to use a ruler in cm, if the distance is 3cm then you need to multiply: 3cm x 20,000, the result would be 60,000. That means the real distance on Earth is 60,000 cm.  

accomplishment : zachary taylor’s was a national war hero in his battle in an mexican war

explanation:

he was known as a national war hero for his battles in the mexican war, taylor was elected as the 12th president of the united states in 1849. he led the nation during its debates on slavery and southern secession. after serving only 16 months in office, taylor died from cholera morbus on july 9,