WAEC Geography 2019 Question 2

Question 2

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of NITY DISTRICT (scale 1:50,000) to answer this question. What is the scale of the map in statement form?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.One centimetre on the map represents half kilometre on the ground.
  2. B.One centimetre on the map represents one kilometre on the ground.
  3. C.One centimetre on the map represents five kilometres on the ground.
  4. D.One centimetre on the map represents fifteen kilometres on the ground
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (One centimetre on the map represents half kilometre on the ground.)

Explanation

1:50,000 means 1 cm = 50,000 cm = 0.5 km.