Question

When the scale of a map is stated in words, it is called a ________________.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C statement scale

When the scale of a map is stated in words, it is called a statement scale.

Statement scale is type of map scale expression in which scale is expressed in form of a written statement, for example one centimeter on the map represent ten centimeter on the ground. This can also be expressed in short as 1cm represent 10km or 1cm to 10km.