BECE Social Studies 2022 Paper

Concept:A map scale gives the ratio between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground.Formula used:Ground distance $=$ map distance $\times$ scale denominator; $1 \text{ km} = 100,000 \text{ cm}$Solution:The scale is $1:200,000$, so $1$ cm on the map equals $200,000$ cm on the ground.Actual distance $= 2 \times 200,000 = 400,000$ cmIn kilometres: $400,000 \div 100,000 = 4$ kmAnswer:Option D ($4$ km)