Question

When the scale in a map is represented by a straight line divided into equal parts, it is called ________________.

• A. statement scale
• B. linear or graphical scale
• C. mercalli scale
• D. representative fraction

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

linear or graphical scale

When the scale in a map is represented by a straight line divided into equal parts, it is called linear or graphical scale.

A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map and is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances. The graphic scale is divided into two parts. To the right of the zero, the scale is marked in full units of measure and is called the primary scale.