Question detail
Which scale would you use to identify significant features in a city on a map?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Cartographic skills
Question
- A. 1:1,000,000
- B. 1:50,000
- C. 1:250,000
- D. 1:25,000
Answer
1:25,000
Explanation
A scale of 1:25,000 provides a detailed view suitable for identifying significant features in urban areas.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Features
Students often confuse physical landscape features with human-made features on maps.
To fix this, practice identifying and categorizing features on various maps, focusing on their characteristics and origins.
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