1. Surveying Fundamentals
Mapping And Scales — Quiz
Test your understanding of mapping and scales with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which description correctly defines a large-scale map?
Question 2
A map’s graphic scale shows 3 cm represents 4.5 km on the ground. What is the representative fraction (RF)?
Question 3
On a map at scale $1:40\,000$, a hiking trail measures 2.5 cm. What is the trail’s actual length?
Question 4
What is the purpose of Tissot’s indicatrix on a map?
Question 5
Which best describes a geodetic datum?