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Basic Mapping Distance

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Basic Mapping Distance

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Part 1: Read the Scale

A scale represents a real distance. Read each scale carefully.

1. A map says 1 cm represents 2 km. What does 3 cm on the map represent?

3 km

5 km

6 km

2. Which statement matches the ratio scale 1:100,000?

1 cm represents 1 km

1 cm represents 10 km

100 cm represents 1 km

3. Complete the statement: A scale can be shown as a statement or as a ________.
4. A map distance is 4 cm. The scale is 1 cm represents 3 km. Write the multiplication you will use.

Part 2: Measure, Calculate and Check

Measure the map distance given, multiply using the scale, and convert units when needed.

5. The measured map distance between two places is 5 cm. The scale is 1 cm represents 2 km. What is the real distance?
6. The measured map distance is 7 cm. The scale is 1 cm represents 4 km. What is the real distance?
7. A map distance is 3 cm. The scale is 1 cm represents 500 m. Find the real distance in metres.
8. Error spotting: Mia measures 6 cm on a map. The scale is 1 cm represents 2 km. She says the real distance is 8 km. What error did she make, and what is the correct answer?

Answer Key

1. 6 km

2. 1 cm represents 1 km

3. ratio

4. 4 × 3 = 12 km

5. 5 × 2 = 10 km

6. 7 × 4 = 28 km

7. 3 × 500 = 1,500 m

8. She did not multiply the map distance by the scale. 6 × 2 = 12 km.

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