Question

Which map element helps determine the real distance between locations on a map?

Answer 1

The answer is scale. The scale helps measure the ratio of distance on the ground. However, because of the curves in some parts of the land, many geographers would have a hard time getting the correct scale of a given land distance. Most of them would use the method generating globe in order to get the estimated distance.

Answer 2

The map element that helps determine the real distance between locations on a map is a  Scale