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WAEC Geography 2022 Question 1

Question 1

Map Scale, Distance and Direction

Study the map of NONSO DISTRICT 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 ½ kilometre on the ground
  2. B.One centimetre on the map represents 1 kilometre on the ground
  3. C.One centimetre on the map represents 2 kilometres on the ground
  4. D.One centimetre on the map represents 5 kilometres on the ground
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Answer: A (One centimetre on the map represents ½ kilometre on the ground)

Explanation

The map is 1:50 000, so 1 cm stands for 50,000 cm = 0.5 km.