WAEC Geography 2018 Question 4

Question 4

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of ALADE DISTRICT to answer this question. What is the approximate length of the railway line on the map?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.29 km
  2. B.37 km
  3. C.40 km
  4. D.45 km
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Answer: A (29 km)

Explanation

Following the railway from the north-east edge through Aso and ALADE to its southern end and comparing with the linear scale gives about 28 km, closest to 29 km.