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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 make the map more aesthetically pleasing
- To create a more detailed map
- To interpret distances and dimensions accurately from a scaled representation to real-life measurements (correct)
- To make the map more compact
What does a number scale of 1:50 represent?
What does a number scale of 1:50 represent?
- 50 units on the map represent 1 unit on the ground
- 1 unit on the map is equal to 50 units on the ground
- 1 unit on the ground represents 50 units on the map
- 1 unit on the map represents 50 units on the ground (correct)
What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?
What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?
- It becomes inaccurate if the map is resized (correct)
- It is only used for small-scale maps
- It is complex to use
- It requires measuring the length of a segment
What is the advantage of using a bar scale?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale?
How do you calculate the real distance using a number scale?
How do you calculate the real distance 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 primary difference between a number scale and a bar scale?
What is the primary difference between a number scale and a bar scale?
Why is it important to choose an appropriate scale when drawing a scaled map?
Why is it important to choose an appropriate scale when drawing a scaled map?
What is the role of a scale in a map or plan?
What is the role of a scale in a map or plan?
What is the correct sequence of steps to use a number scale?
What is the correct sequence of steps to use a number scale?
What happens to a number scale when the map is resized?
What happens to a number scale when the map is resized?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?
What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?
What is the first step in using a bar scale?
What is the first step in using a bar scale?
What is the purpose of obtaining real measurements when drawing a scaled map?
What is the purpose of obtaining real measurements when drawing a scaled map?
What is the result of multiplying the measurement by the 'real' part of the scale ratio when using a number scale?
What is the result of multiplying the measurement by the 'real' part of the scale ratio when using a number scale?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a scale for a map or plan?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a scale for a map or plan?
What is the consequence of resizing a map with a number scale?
What is the consequence of resizing a map with a number scale?
What is the primary reason for using a bar scale over a number scale in certain situations?
What is the primary reason for using a bar scale over a number scale in certain situations?
What is the unit of measurement used in a number scale ratio?
What is the unit of measurement used in a number scale ratio?
What is the purpose of measuring the distance on the map in centimeters when using a bar scale?
What is the purpose of measuring the distance on the map in centimeters when using a bar scale?
What is the result of multiplying the measurement by the 'real' part of the scale ratio when using a bar scale?
What is the result of multiplying the measurement by the 'real' part of the scale ratio when using a bar scale?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a scale for a map or plan?
What is the primary consideration when choosing a scale for a map or plan?
What is the advantage of using a number scale over a bar scale in certain situations?
What is the advantage of using a number scale over a bar scale in certain situations?
What is the correct sequence of steps to use a bar scale?
What is the correct sequence of steps to use a bar scale?
