In terms of Map Scale, a ratio of 1:2,000,000 means
A) 1 unit on the map represents 2 million of the same unit on the ground.
B) 1 unit on the ground represents 2 million of the same unit on the map.
C) the ratio between the smallest and largest features on the map.
D) the ratio between the largest and smallest features on the map.
E) the number of maps in print.
Answer: A
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