Practice Scale in Topographical Maps - 1.3 | 1. Interpretation of Topographical Maps | ICSE Class 10 Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a Representative Fraction of 1:50,000 mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the ratio of distances on the map to real distances.

Question 2

Easy

What is a Linear Scale used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a ruler helps measure length.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a scale of 1:50,000 indicate?

  • 1 cm = 500 m
  • 1 cm = 1 km
  • 1 m = 50 km

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how the R.F. works in relation to actual distances.

Question 2

True or False: A Linear Scale requires mathematical calculations to measure distances.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you measure using a ruler.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A hiking trail is marked at 3.5 cm on a 1:50,000 map. If you plan your hike around and back, what total distance will you cover?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to calculate the distance for both ways!

Question 2

You have two topographical maps: one at a scale of 1:50,000 and another at 1:100,000. A feature measures 2 cm on the first map. How far would that feature measure on the second map?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Compare how different scales affect the measurement!

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