The map's fractional scale is \( 1: 4,435,200 \). What does this mean? Select the correct statement below. 1 inch on the map is equal to \( 4,435,200 \) miles on the ground 1 meter on the map is \( 4,435,200 \) meters on the ground. 10 latitude is equal to \( 4,435,200 \) latitudes on Earth

A map's fractional scale of \( 1:4,435,200 \) means that **1 unit of measurement on the map is equal to 4,435,200 of the same units on the ground**. This scale is unitless, so whatever unit you choose (inches, meters, centimeters, etc.), it must be consistent on both the map and the ground. Let's evaluate the given options: 1. **1 inch on the map is equal to \( 4,435,200 \) miles on the ground.** - **Incorrect.** The units must match on both sides of the scale. Here, inches are being compared to miles, which are different units. 2. **1 meter on the map is \( 4,435,200 \) meters on the ground.** - **Correct.** Both sides of the scale use the same unit (meters), maintaining consistency. 3. **10 latitude is equal to \( 4,435,200 \) latitudes on Earth.** - **Incorrect.** This statement is confusing and doesn't correctly apply the concept of a fractional scale. **Therefore, the correct statement is:** **2. 1 meter on the map is 4,435,200 meters on the ground.**