On which map will the state of Florida appear the largest?
A. a map with a scale of 500 km : 1 cm
B. a map with a scale of 1000 km : 1 cm
C. a map with a scale of 150 km : 1 cm
D. a map with a scale of 100 km : 1 cm
The correct answer is D. a map with a scale of 100 km : 1 cm. With a smaller scale, the state of Florida will appear larger on the map.
To determine on which map the state of Florida will appear the largest, we need to compare the scales of the maps.
Let's convert the scales to the same units, kilometers per centimeter:
A. 500 km : 1 cm
B. 1000 km : 1 cm
C. 150 km : 1 cm
D. 100 km : 1 cm
To find the largest representation of Florida, we need the smallest scale because a smaller number of kilometers per centimeter means the map will have a larger representation of the state.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. a map with a scale of 150 km : 1 cm