Map Scale Quiz

What does the scale of a map represent?

• The size of the symbols used

• The distance between different locations

• The relationship between map distance and real-world distance

• The type of terrain shown on the map

If the scale of a map is 1:100,000, what does this mean?

• 1 cm on the map equals 1 km on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 10 km on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 100 km on the ground

• 1 cm on the map equals 1,000 km on the ground

Which of the following scales shows the most detailed map?

• 1:500,000

• 1:1,000,000

• 1:10,000

• 1:50,000

On a map with a scale of 1:50,000, 2 cm on the map represents how many kilometers on the ground?

• 1 km

• 10 km

• 5 km

• 2 km

What is a linear scale?

• A scale using a straight line to show the distance

• A scale where distances are measured using a compass

• A scale represented by numbers

• A scale indicating terrain height

A map with a scale of 1:25,000 means that 4 cm on the map represents:

• 1 km

• 10 km

• 100 km

• 1,000 km

A map scale of 1:1,000,000 is best used for:

• Hiking trails

• City road maps

• National geography

• Detailed building plans

Which scale would be most appropriate for a street map of a small town?

• 1:5,000

• 1:100,000

• 1:1,000,000

• 1:500,000

On a 1:50,000 map, the distance between two towns is 5 cm. What is the real distance between them?

• 0.5 km

• 1 km

• 2.5 km

• 2.5 km

A map with a scale of 1:200,000 would be best for:

• City navigation

• Regional planning

• Walking trails

• Building designs