Scale in the Context of Examining Physical Geographic Patterns and Processes

Scale in the context of examining physical geographic patterns and processes is best described as the

A) distance or area on a map relative to actual distance or area in the "real world."
B) direct measurements of spatial distributions natural phenomena.
C) relative spatial and/or temporal size or extent of some attribute.
D) simple,organized steps leading to concrete,objective decisions.
E) communication of the findings of scientific research in peer reviewed forums.