Question

Which of the following map scale is most suitable for urban planning?

• A. 1:10,000
• B. 1:25,000
• C. 1:50,000
• D. 1:100,000

Hint:

Remember: {larger scale} $⇒$ more detail (denominator smaller). Urban/local planning uses 1:5k–1:25k; regional mapping uses 1:50k or smaller (1:100k, 1:250k, …).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Urban planning needs detailed depiction of parcels, roads, utilities, building footprints, and land use blocks. Such detail requires a large-scale map (small denominator). Typical planning scales are 1:5,000–1:25,000. Among the options, 1:10,000 is the largest scale and therefore most suitable. The others (1:25k, 1:50k, 1:100k) progressively lose detail and are used for regional/topographic overviews rather than urban design.
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