5 Questions
Which term is used to describe the distance between two places along a straight line on a map?
Straight-line distance
What is the purpose of measuring distances in straight lines on a map?
To estimate the actual distance
Why is it called 'as the crow flies'?
Because it represents the distance a crow would fly with no obstacles
What are some obstacles that prevent us from traveling in straight lines between places?
Mountains, rivers, farmlands
What do we use to convert the measurement on a map to calculate the distance on the ground?
Scale
Test your knowledge on measuring straight-line distances between places on a map. Learn how to calculate distances using a ruler and map scale, and discover the concept of "as the crow flies".
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