Answer the questions

The scale on maps is indicated in different ways: as a number, words, or a line divided by centimeters.

The scale specified as a proportion of numbers, for example, \(1\) : \(25.000\) is called numerical. It means that \(1\) cm on the map is equal to \(25.000\) cm on the ground.

The type of entry " \(1\) cm — \(250\) m" is a named scale.

Linear scale is displayed as a ruler divided into equal segments.

Answer the questions.

Numerical, named, and linear scales show a reduce in

• different ways
• the same way
• each in its own way

Which scale will be larger?

• \(1\) : \(7500\)
• \(1\) : \(500\)
• \(1\) : \(30.000\)

How many meters or kilometers does \(1\) cm correspond to on the map at a scale of \(1\) : \(60.000\) ?

• \(600\) m
• \(600\) km
• \(60\) cm