Which description matches a Linear (Line) Scale on a map?

Which description matches a Linear (Line) Scale on a map?

• A. A scale using fractions
• B. A scale showing the distance per unit of measurement
• C. A symbolic scale
• D. A color scale

Answer: (B)

A Linear (Line) Scale is like a small ruler printed on the map. It shows how far on the ground you get for a specific length on the map, so you can read distances directly in real-world units. That’s why it’s described as distance per unit of measurement, such as 1 cm on the map representing 1 km in reality. It’s different from a scale written as a fraction or ratio (which isn’t a physical line you can measure with a ruler), and it isn’t about symbols or colors used to represent data.