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What is the primary purpose of using scales in maps and plans?
What is the primary purpose of using scales in maps and plans?
- To interpret distances and dimensions accurately (correct)
- To create visually appealing designs
- To compare different maps
- To measure the size of a map
What is the ratio of a number scale represented as 1:50?
What is the ratio of a number scale represented as 1:50?
- 50 units on the ground represents 1 unit on the map
- 50 units on the map represents 1 unit on the ground
- 1 unit on the map represents 50 units on the map
- 1 unit on the map represents 50 units on the ground (correct)
What is the first step in using a number scale to find the real distance?
What is the first step in using a number scale to find the real distance?
- Measure a distance on the map using a ruler (correct)
- Multiply the measurement by the scale ratio
- Calculate the number of segments of the bar scale
- Divide the measurement by the scale ratio
What is the advantage of using a bar scale?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale?
What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?
What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?
What is the first step in drawing a scaled map from real dimensions?
What is the first step in drawing a scaled map from real dimensions?
What is the purpose of choosing an appropriate scale in drawing a scaled map?
What is the purpose of choosing an appropriate scale in drawing a scaled map?
What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?
What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?
What is the correct way to calculate the real distance using a number scale?
What is the correct way to calculate the real distance using a number scale?
What is the main advantage of using a number scale?
What is the main advantage of using a number scale?
When would you use a bar scale instead of a number scale?
When would you use a bar scale instead of a number scale?
What is the correct way to use a bar scale to find the real distance?
What is the correct way to use a bar scale to find the real distance?
What is the primary purpose of choosing an appropriate scale when drawing a scaled map?
What is the primary purpose of choosing an appropriate scale when drawing a scaled map?
What is the first step in obtaining real measurements when drawing a scaled map?
What is the first step in obtaining real measurements when drawing a scaled map?
Why would you use a number scale instead of a bar scale?
Why would you use a number scale instead of a bar scale?
What happens to a bar scale when the map is resized?
What happens to a bar scale when the map is resized?
What is the primary reason why a number scale becomes inaccurate if the map is resized?
What is the primary reason why a number scale becomes inaccurate if the map is resized?
When would you use a number scale instead of a bar scale for mapping?
When would you use a number scale instead of a bar scale for mapping?
What is the consequence of using a bar scale on a map that has been resized?
What is the consequence of using a bar scale on a map that has been resized?
What is the primary consideration when choosing an appropriate scale for a map?
What is the primary consideration when choosing an appropriate scale for a map?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale in terms of accuracy?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale in terms of accuracy?
What is the primary purpose of a bar scale on a map?
What is the primary purpose of a bar scale on a map?
What is the consequence of using a number scale on a map that has been resized?
What is the consequence of using a number scale on a map that has been resized?
What is the primary reason why a bar scale is more complex to use than a number scale?
What is the primary reason why a bar scale is more complex to use than a number scale?
