Gr 11 Math Lit: Ch 4.1 Scales and Maps

What is the primary purpose of using a national road map?

To identify locations using symbols within a city
To work with a map that shows a small area with limited detail
To decide on the most appropriate route between destinations (correct)
To determine the location of points of interest on a specific route

What skill is required when using a strip chart?

Following and providing directions using street names and directional indicators
Working with a map that shows a small area with limited detail
Deciding on the most appropriate route between destinations
Determining more accurate traveling distances on specific sections of a route (correct)

What information is typically found on a street map?

Positions of houses within a small housing complex
Positions and names of streets and other locations within a city (correct)
Locations of towns, other roads, and points of interest on a specific route
Major routes, roads, and distances between major cities and towns

What is the purpose of using the scale on a map?

To estimate traveling distances when a distance table or distance markers are not provided (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the actual distance from a map measurement?

Actual distance = Map measurement x Scale factor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of map would be used to find the location of a specific house within a small housing complex?

Housing complex map (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a strip chart?

To determine more accurate traveling distances on specific sections of a route (B) Signup and view all the answers

What skill is required when using a housing complex map?

Working with a map that shows a small area with limited detail (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in estimating distances using a map?

Start with a known actual distance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to convert a map measurement to an actual distance?

Actual distance = Map measurement × Scale factor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

To show the relationship between the size of the area on the map and the actual size of that area. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

A number scale shows a specific relationship between the size of the area on the map and the actual size, while a bar scale shows the relationship between measured length and actual distance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

The number scale becomes invalid and a new number scale must be determined. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it only possible to estimate distances on a map using a scale and not to determine distances accurately?

Because many factors can affect the accuracy of a distance calculation on a map. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to convert an actual distance to a map measurement?

Map measurement = Actual distance ÷ Scale factor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

A bar scale remains valid even if the map is resized. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bar scale on a map?

To show the relationship between measured length and actual distance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to understand how to use a scale on a map?

To estimate distances accurately and plan routes efficiently. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a national road map?

To plan a route between two specific cities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What skill is required when using a strip chart?

Estimating traveling costs and times (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a street map?

To identify the positions and names of streets within a city (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the actual distance from a map measurement?

Actual distance = Map measurement × Scale factor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of map would be used to find the location of a specific house within a small housing complex?

Housing complex map (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a strip chart?

To determine more accurate traveling distances on a specific route (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a scale on a map?

To estimate distances when a distance table or distance markers are not provided (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the skill required when using a housing complex map?

Working with a map that shows a small area with limited detail (D) Signup and view all the answers

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

The accuracy of the scale (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

It remains valid even if the map is resized (A) Signup and view all the answers

When converting from a map measurement to an actual distance, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

Multiply by the scale factor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a number scale on a map?

To show the size of the area of land on the map compared to its actual size (D) Signup and view all the answers

When estimating distances on a map, what is the primary limitation?

The many factors that can affect the accuracy of distance calculations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

A number scale states how many times smaller the map is from the actual size, while a bar scale shows how many measured units are equal to actual units (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a scale on a map?

To convert between map measurements and actual distances (C) Signup and view all the answers

When using a map with a scale, what is the first step in estimating distances?

Measure the distance on the map (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of resizing a map on a number scale?

The number scale becomes invalid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of understanding how to use a scale on a map?

It enables users to plan their routes and travels efficiently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a strip chart over a national road map?

It provides more detailed information on specific routes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What skill is essential when using a street map to find a specific location?

Using a grid reference system with the street index. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a housing complex map?

To estimate the distances between houses. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When using a national road map, what is the primary consideration when deciding on the most appropriate route?

The distance between major cities and towns. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of using a scale on a map to estimate distances?

The accuracy of the scale factor. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a scale on a map?

It allows for more accurate distance calculations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a national road map and a strip chart?

The purpose of the map. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a housing complex map over a street map?

It provides more detailed information on the location of specific houses. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a map has a scale of 1:25,000, what does this scale indicate about the map?

The map is 25,000 times smaller than the actual area. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

A number scale shows the relationship between the size of the area on the map and the actual size of that area. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What operation should be performed on the scale factor when converting from an actual distance to a map measurement?

Divide the actual distance by the scale factor. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of estimating distances on a map using a scale?

Many factors, including accurate measurement, can affect the accuracy of a distance calculation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

The number scale is no longer valid. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

A bar scale remains accurate even if the map is resized. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map?

To estimate distances accurately. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to convert a map measurement to an actual distance?

Actual distance = Map measurement * Scale factor. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of resizing a map on a bar scale?

The bar scale remains accurate. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

Many factors, including accurate measurement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map, in relation to the actual distance and map measurement?

To estimate the actual distance using a formula (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale, in terms of the information they provide?

A number scale provides a specific ratio, while a bar scale provides a general relationship (C) Signup and view all the answers

When converting from an actual distance to a map measurement using a scale, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

The scale factor should be divided into the actual distance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

The number scale becomes invalid (B) Signup and view all the answers

When estimating distances on a map using a scale, what is the primary limitation?

The many factors affecting the actual distance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

A bar scale remains valid if the map is resized (B) Signup and view all the answers

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

The many factors affecting the actual distance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of understanding how to use a scale on a map?

To estimate distances accurately and plan routes efficiently (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of resizing a map on a bar scale?

The bar scale changes proportionally (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map, in relation to the user's needs?

To estimate the actual distance and plan routes efficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is most closely related to using a national road map?

Estimating traveling costs and times (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when using a scale to estimate distances on a map?

The accuracy of the distance calculation is directly affected by the scale factor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a strip chart and a national road map?

The purpose of the map is different (D) Signup and view all the answers

When using a scale to estimate distances on a map, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

Multiplication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a scale on a map?

To estimate traveling distances and costs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of using a scale to estimate distances on a map?

It is only possible to estimate distances, not determine them accurately (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a housing complex map?

To determine the location of a specific house within a small housing complex (A) Signup and view all the answers

When using a street map, what is the primary skill required?

Identifying locations using symbols (A) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of using a national road map?

What skill is required when using a strip chart?

What information is typically found on a street map?

What is the purpose of using the scale on a map?

What is the formula to calculate the actual distance from a map measurement?

What type of map would be used to find the location of a specific house within a small housing complex?

What is the primary purpose of using a strip chart?

What skill is required when using a housing complex map?

What is the first step in estimating distances using a map?

What is the formula to convert a map measurement to an actual distance?

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

Why is it only possible to estimate distances on a map using a scale and not to determine distances accurately?

What is the formula to convert an actual distance to a map measurement?

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

What is the purpose of a bar scale on a map?

Why is it essential to understand how to use a scale on a map?

What is the primary purpose of using a national road map?

What skill is required when using a strip chart?

What is the purpose of using a street map?

What is the formula to calculate the actual distance from a map measurement?

What type of map would be used to find the location of a specific house within a small housing complex?

What is the primary purpose of using a strip chart?

What is the purpose of using a scale on a map?

What is the skill required when using a housing complex map?

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

When converting from a map measurement to an actual distance, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

What is the purpose of a number scale on a map?

When estimating distances on a map, what is the primary limitation?

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

What is the purpose of using a scale on a map?

When using a map with a scale, what is the first step in estimating distances?

What is the effect of resizing a map on a number scale?

What is the benefit of understanding how to use a scale on a map?

What is the primary advantage of using a strip chart over a national road map?

What skill is essential when using a street map to find a specific location?

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a housing complex map?

When using a national road map, what is the primary consideration when deciding on the most appropriate route?

What is the primary limitation of using a scale on a map to estimate distances?

What is the primary benefit of using a scale on a map?

What is the primary difference between a national road map and a strip chart?

What is the primary advantage of using a housing complex map over a street map?

If a map has a scale of 1:25,000, what does this scale indicate about the map?

What is the main difference between a number scale and a bar scale?

What operation should be performed on the scale factor when converting from an actual distance to a map measurement?

What is the primary limitation of estimating distances on a map using a scale?

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map?

What is the formula to convert a map measurement to an actual distance?

What is the effect of resizing a map on a bar scale?

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map, in relation to the actual distance and map measurement?

What is the difference between a number scale and a bar scale, in terms of the information they provide?

When converting from an actual distance to a map measurement using a scale, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

What happens to a number scale if the map is resized?

When estimating distances on a map using a scale, what is the primary limitation?

What is the advantage of using a bar scale over a number scale?

When using a map with a scale, what is the primary factor that affects the accuracy of distance calculations?

What is the benefit of understanding how to use a scale on a map?

What is the effect of resizing a map on a bar scale?

What is the primary purpose of using a scale on a map, in relation to the user's needs?

Which of the following skills is most closely related to using a national road map?

What is the primary consideration when using a scale to estimate distances on a map?

What is the primary difference between a strip chart and a national road map?

When using a scale to estimate distances on a map, what operation should be performed on the scale factor?

What is the primary benefit of using a scale on a map?

Which of the following is a limitation of using a scale to estimate distances on a map?

What is the primary purpose of using a housing complex map?

When using a street map, what is the primary skill required?

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