WAEC Geography 1999 Question 8

Question 8

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Use the map of KENECHI district to answer this question. What is the area of the plantation in Kenechi?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.20km²
  2. B.16km²
  3. C.12km²
  4. D.8km²
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Answer: D (8km²)

Explanation

Measure the length and width of the plantation and convert with the scale (2 km per cm), then multiply.