Answer to Question #250784 in Geomatics for KUJTFR

Question #250784

If the map scale is 1:24 000 and the distance on the map is 25 mm what would the real-world distance in kilometers be?

Expert's answer

1:24 000 means that 1 cm on map represents 24 000 cm (240 m) in real world. Hence, 25 mm (2.5 cm) are

"2.5\u00b7240=600\\text{ m, or 0.6 km}."

Learn more about our help with Assignments: Geography

Comments

No comments. Be the first!

Leave a comment

Related Questions

1. 1. Magnatic North pole is... A. Different to the North pole B. Opposite to the North pole. C. A
2. 1. Select the items or items which indicates the historical purpose of a map... A. b), d) and f) B
3. 1. A flow map is a. A. Physical map B. General purpose map C. Road map D. Thematic map E. T
4. 1. Points, lines and polygon are used to........ 2. In discrete statistical surfaces the Z values o
5. 1. "Is McDonald's in general linked to a petrol station? What is the nature of this associ
6. 1. File_name. PRJ contains information on the map projection used( yes or No)?. 2. Which two questi
7. points, lines and polygons are used to?