A map scale of 1:24,000 means that
A) one inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground.
B) one centimeter on the map equals 24,000 centimeters on the ground.
C) one foot on the map equals 24,000 feet on Earth.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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A map scale of 1:24,000 means that any unit of measurement on the map (inch, centimeter, foot, etc.) corresponds to 24,000 of the same units on the ground.

A Map Scale of 1:24,000 Means That