What is the primary purpose of using different types of scales on maps?

Geologic and Map Scale Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make maps look more colorful
To increase the size of the map
To accurately represent distances on a map
To confuse the map reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a fractional scale of 1:24,000 on a map indicate?
24,000 units on the map equals 1 unit on the ground
1 unit on the map equals 24,000 units on the ground
The map is 24,000 times smaller than the actual area
The map is 24,000 times larger than the actual area
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of scale is also known as a representative fraction?
Verbal scale
Graphic bar scale
Fractional scale
Ratio scale
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you convert a fractional scale to a verbal scale?
By adding the numbers
By converting units and simplifying the ratio
By dividing the numbers
By multiplying the numbers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a graphic bar scale on a map?
To provide a visual representation of distance
To add decorative elements to the map
To indicate the map's orientation
To show the map's color scheme
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a verbal scale of '1 inch equals 10 miles' mean?
The map is 10 times smaller than the actual area
The map is 10 times larger than the actual area
10 inches on the map represent 1 mile on the ground
1 inch on the map represents 10 miles on the ground
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the strike line on a geologic map?
It represents the depth of a rock layer
It indicates the direction of the dip
It shows the orientation of a rock layer
It marks the boundary of a map
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