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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 cm on the map equals 50,000 km on the ground
  2. 1 km on the map equals 50,000 cm on the ground
  3. 1 cm on the map equals 50,000 m on the ground
  4. 1 cm on the mapequals 50,000 cm on the ground

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 cm on the mapequals 50,000 cm on the ground