Scale (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does scale describe on a map?
What does scale describe on a map?
Map & ground distance relationship
Why must every map have a scale?
Why must every map have a scale?
Without it, we can't know real distances
How many main ways can scale be shown on maps?
How many main ways can scale be shown on maps?
Three
Which scale type is easiest for beginners to understand?
Which scale type is easiest for beginners to understand?
Word or statement scale
What scale do South African topographic maps typically use?
What scale do South African topographic maps typically use?
1:50 000
Why is a line scale useful when a map is photocopied?
Why is a line scale useful when a map is photocopied?
It remains accurate if map is enlarged
What does a large-scale map show?
What does a large-scale map show?
Greater detail of a smaller area
Which is a larger scale?
Which is a larger scale?
1:10 000
On a 1:50 000 map, 3 cm equals what real distance?
On a 1:50 000 map, 3 cm equals what real distance?
1.5 km
What does 'bigger denominator' mean for map scale?
What does 'bigger denominator' mean for map scale?
Smaller scale