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WAEC Geography 1996 Question 1

Question 1

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of GOMA DISTRICT to answer this question. The scale of the map, expressed as a statement is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1cm represents ¼km
  2. B.1cm represents ½km
  3. C.1cm represents 50mm
  4. D.1cm represents 50m
  5. E.1cm represents 2km
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1cm represents ½km)

Explanation

The map scale is 1:50,000, so 1 cm stands for 50,000 cm = 500 m = ½ km.