Question

Choose the correct statement about representative fractions and scales of map.

• A. The denominator of the representative fraction for a large scale map is double than that for a small scale map.
• B. The denominator of the representative fraction for a small scale map is smaller than that for a large scale map.
• C. The denominator of the representative fraction for a large scale map is smaller than that for a small scale map.
• D. The denominator of the representative fraction for a small scale map is double than that for a large scale map.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The denominator of the representative fraction for a large scale map is smaller than that for a small scale map.

A smaller scale map means that a greater portion of Earth's surface is represented by a given area on the map compared to a large scale map. This means that the denominator of the representative fraction for such a map will be greater than that for a large scale map.