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WAEC Geography 1996 Question 2

Question 2

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of GOMA DISTRICT to answer this question. The actual distance as the crow flies from Bo to Abe is

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  1. A.2.5km
  2. B.3.5km
  3. C.5.0km
  4. D.5.5km
  5. E.6.0km
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Answer: A (2.5km)

Explanation

Measure the straight line from Bo to Abeyo on the map (about 5 cm on the original) and multiply by ½ km per cm: about 2.5 km.