Question

With respect to the scales of the maps, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect ones.

• A. Scale is a ratio between the actual distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground.
• B. A statement scale of a map is indicated in the form of a written statement.
• C. A representative fraction describes the proportion or ratio of the map distance and the ground distance.
• D. Linear or graphical scale is a scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Linear or graphical scale is a scale of a map that is indicated in the form of a written statement.

Scale is a ratio between the actual distance on the map to the actual distance on the ground. Scales can be represented using three methods:

1. Statement scale: Here, the scale of a map is indicated in the form of a written statement. For example: 1 cm = 40 km. Here, 1 cm of the map will be equal to 40 km on the ground.
2. Representative fraction: It describes the ratio of the distance on the map to the distance on the ground.
3. Linear or graphical scale: It is a line divided into equal parts along with units, similar to a geometrical ruler.