Understanding Map Scales

Which of the following is NOT a method used to express scale on a map?

• Representative fraction

• Color coding

• Word statement

• Linear scale

What is a characteristic of large scale maps?

• They are used for world maps

• They are not used for street maps

• They show a larger area with less detail

• They show a smaller area with more detail

In the context of map scales, what does a representative fraction of 1:50,000 mean?

• 1 unit on the map equals 5,000 units in reality

• 50,000 units on the map equals 1 unit in reality

• 50 units on the map equals 1 unit in reality

• 1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units in reality

How did the narrator measure the hiking route on the map?

• Using a compass

• Using a piece of string and a ruler

• Using a protractor

• Using a GPS device

What was the calculated distance of the hiking route using the scale bar?

• 1 kilometer

• 1.5 kilometers

• 2 kilometers

• 2.5 kilometers