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In order to create an acetate overlay of a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map so that it can be used with 1:12,000 scale aerial photographs, what setting should be used on a standard photocopier?
  1. Reduce the map by 200%
  2. Reduce the map by 50%
  3. Enlarge the map by 50%
  4. Enlarge the map by 200%
Explanation
Answer: D - In order to create an acetate overlay of a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map so that it can be used with 1:12,000 scale aerial photographs, the photocopier should be set to enlarge the map by 200%. The acetate overlay will then be at the larger scale needed to match the scale of the aerial photograph.
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