Question

Scales can represent

Answer 1

Answer:

C Proportional measurement

Explanation:

Scales are used to represent proportional measurement. They are mostly used to represent the proportion of real life dimension to the figure on paper or a computer system.

By use of scale we can represent a large detail area with proportionate sizes on paper.

• Scales are used extensively in map making or cartography.
• Objects on map are usually represented proportionately with their dimension on the ground.
• There are different ways of representing a scale.
• There is relative fraction, statement scale and bar scale.
• An adept map reader should be able to translate between map and real life data.

Therefore, the correct choice is that scales represent proportional measurement.