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WAEC Geography 2015 Papers

Question : 1

Total: 50

What is the scale of the map in statement form?

Solution:

Concept:

The given ratio scale is converted into a statement scale in kilometers.

Explanation:

The map scale is

1:50{,}000

This means

1\text{ cm}

on the map represents

50{,}000\text{ cm}

on the ground.

Convert

50{,}000\text{ cm}

to kilometers:

50{,}000\text{ cm} = 500\text{ m} = 0.5\text{ km}

Therefore,

1\text{ cm}

on the map represents

0.5\text{ km}

on the ground.

Answer:

A. One centimeter on the map represents half a kilometer on the ground.

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