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WAEC Geography 2008 Question 3

Question 3

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of IDUMUEGBU DISTRICT to answer this question. The distance from Idumuegbu junction to Asa 'as the crow flies' is approximately

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  1. A.16 km
  2. B.18 km
  3. C.26 km
  4. D.28 km
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Answer: A (16 km)

Explanation

Measure the straight line from Idumuegbu junction (south-west) to Asa (north) and convert it with the scale 1:200,000 (1 cm = 2 km).