Form 4: Map Scale and Distance
Questions
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MultiChoice
What is the primary purpose of a map scale?
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If a map scale shows '1 inch = 10 miles', how many miles in real life is 3 inches on the map?
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Which type of scale uses a line marked like a ruler?
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If 1 centimeter on a map represents 5 kilometers, what real distance does 4 centimeters represent?
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MultiChoice
A map scale written as '1:24,000' is an example of what kind of scale?
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MultiChoice
Which map shows a smaller area in greater detail?
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MultiChoice
Which map scale would be best for navigating a neighborhood walk?
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If two towns are 5 inches apart on a map with scale '1 inch = 50 miles', what is the actual distance?
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MultiChoice
To measure a curved river distance on a map, which tool is most useful alongside the map scale?
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If a map scale states '1 cm = 2 km', how far on the map corresponds to 10 km in real life?
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MultiChoice
A world map showing all continents is an example of what kind of scale?
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MultiChoice
Why do map makers use scale instead of drawing real size?