CST Level 1 Land Surveyor Certification Practice

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Which scale is closest to 1 inch = 1 mile?

1/24,000
1/62,500
1/100,250
1/25,000

The correct answer is: 1/62,500

To determine which scale is closest to 1 inch = 1 mile, it is helpful to convert the mile measurement into inches. One mile is equal to 63,360 inches. Therefore, a scale of 1 inch = 63,360 inches represents the same ratio. Now, let's analyze the choices based on this understanding: - A scale of 1/24,000 means that 1 unit on the map represents 24,000 of the same units in reality. If we convert this into inches for comparison, it corresponds to 1 inch representing 24,000 inches in the real-world, which is much smaller than 63,360 inches. - A scale of 1/62,500 indicates that 1 unit on the map equates to 62,500 units in reality. When we calculate this in inches, 1 inch then represents 62,500 inches, which is relatively closer to 63,360 inches than the previous options. - A scale of 1/100,250 tells us that 1 unit on the map represents 100,250 real-world units. This translates to 1 inch equating to 100,250 inches, which is significantly larger than 63,360 inches.