WAEC Geography 2004 Question 4

Question 4

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of UDUDU DISTRICT to answer this question. The approximate distance from Fakat to Aduba "as the crow flies" is

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  1. A.5km.
  2. B.10km.
  3. C.12km.
  4. D.15km
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Answer: D (15km)

Explanation

Measure the straight line from Fakat (south-west) to Aduba (north-east) and lay it on the linear scale: about 14-15 km.