Question 1
Map Scale, Distance and DirectionStudy the map of BUTO DISTRICT to answer this question. What is the scale of the map in statement form?
- A.One centimetre on the map represents half a kilometre on the ground
- B.One centimetre on the map represents one and half kilometres on the ground
- C.One centimetre on the map represents two kilometres on the ground
- D.One centimetre on the map represents four kilometres on the ground
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (One centimetre on the map represents half a kilometre on the ground)
Explanation
The linear scale shows 1 km as 2 cm on the original map (1:50,000), so 1 cm represents half a kilometre.