WAEC Geography 2006 Question 10

Question 10

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of TARKWA DISTRICT to answer this question. The distance between Tunpani and Awow 'as the crow flies' is

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  1. A.2.50 km
  2. B.4.25 km
  3. C.6.45 km
  4. D.8.25 km
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Answer: D (8.25 km)

Explanation

Measure the straight line from Tunpani (north-east) to Awow and compare it with the linear scale: about 8 km.