Scale (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does scale show us when we use maps?
What does scale show us when we use maps?
How much smaller a map is than reality
In word scale, which word should always be used to describe the map-to-ground relationship?
In word scale, which word should always be used to describe the map-to-ground relationship?
Represents
What does a ratio scale of 1:100,000 mean?
What does a ratio scale of 1:100,000 mean?
1 cm on map = 100,000 cm on ground
What is the crucial rule about units when using ratio scale?
What is the crucial rule about units when using ratio scale?
Both measurements must use same units
What is the major advantage of line scales over other scale types?
What is the major advantage of line scales over other scale types?
They stay accurate when map is copied
What is the standard ratio scale used for topographic maps?
What is the standard ratio scale used for topographic maps?
1:50,000
What do small scale numbers like 1:1,000,000 show?
What do small scale numbers like 1:1,000,000 show?
Large areas with less detail
How many metres are there in 1 kilometre?
How many metres are there in 1 kilometre?
1,000 metres
On a 1:50,000 scale map, what distance on the ground does 1 cm represent?
On a 1:50,000 scale map, what distance on the ground does 1 cm represent?
500 metres
Which type of map shows small areas in great detail?
Which type of map shows small areas in great detail?
Large scale maps