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WAEC Geography 2014 Question 1

Question 1

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of IGBONLA DISTRICT (scale 1:100,000) to answer this question. The scale of the map in statement form is one centimetre on the map represents

Diagram for this question
  1. A.four kilometres on the ground.
  2. B.three kilometres on the ground.
  3. C.one kilometre on the ground.
  4. D.half kilometre on the ground.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (one kilometre on the ground.)

Explanation

1:100,000 means 1 cm on the map = 100,000 cm = 1 km on the ground.