Map Scale
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1
A map scale of 1:50,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents:
A.50,000 cm (0.5 km) on the ground
B.50,000 km
C.50 cm
D.5,000 m
2
A map with a scale of 1:1,000 compared with one of 1:1,000,000 is:
A.A larger-scale map showing more detail of a smaller area
B.A smaller-scale map
C.Identical in detail
D.Not usable
3
Besides a ratio or a written statement, map scale is commonly shown as a:
A.Linear (bar) scale
B.Pie chart
C.Photograph
D.Table of contents
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