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WAEC Geography 1999 Question 3

Question 3

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of KENECHI district to answer this question. If the map is enlarged to twice its size, what will be the scale of the enlarged map?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1:50,000
  2. B.1:100,000
  3. C.1:150,000
  4. D.1:200,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1:100,000)

Explanation

Doubling the map size halves the ground distance per cm: 1:200,000 becomes 1:100,000.