WAEC Geography 1995 Question 5

Question 5

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of DOBA DISTRICT to answer this question. The distance from Baku to Ibaga along the secondary road is

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  1. A.2.4km
  2. B.4.8km
  3. C.9.6km
  4. D.10.5km
  5. E.19.2km
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Answer: B (4.8km)

Explanation

Measure the route along the road with a string and compare it with the linear scale; it comes to just under 5 km.