Which statement best explains how Verbal Scale differs from Fraction Scale?

Which statement best explains how Verbal Scale differs from Fraction Scale?

• A. Verbal uses words to describe distance; Fraction uses a ratio
• B. Verbal uses a bar; Fraction uses words
• C. Verbal is the same as a Line Scale
• D. Verbal uses a map projection

Answer: (C)

Verbal scales describe distance using words, telling you how map distance relates to real distance in a phrase, like “one centimeter on the map equals ten kilometers in reality.” Fraction (or ratio) scales express the same idea as a number, such as 1:100,000, meaning one unit on the map represents 100,000 of the same units in the real world. A Line Scale, on the other hand, is a graphic bar you can measure along directly with a ruler. Since verbal scales use words and fractional scales use a numeric ratio, they are different ways to express the same concept, and they aren’t the same as a Line Scale.