geography MCQ #7148

Which map feature represents the ratio of distance on the map to the actual ground distance?

geography MCQ #7148

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which map feature represents the ratio of distance on the map to the actual ground distance?

    • A) Legend
    • B) North arrow
    • C) Grid reference
    • D) Map scale

    Answer: Map scale

    Explanation: Map scale expresses the ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground, either as a representative fraction (e.g., 1:50,000), a verbal statement, or a graphical bar scale.