A map scale of 1: 24,000 means that
A)one inch on the map represents 2,000 feet on the earth.
B)one inch on the map represents 24,000 inches on the earth.
C)one foot on the map represents 2,000 inches on the earth.
D)one foot on the map represents 24,000 miles on the earth.

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A map scale of 1:24,000 means that one unit on the map (e.g., an inch) represents 24,000 of the same units on the earth (e.g., inches).

A Map Scale of 1: 24,000 Means That