Scale Drawings in Everyday Life
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Why are maps and model drawings considered scale drawings?

  • Because they are accurately sized smaller or larger versions of the original. (correct)
  • Because they are always drawn to the exact same size as the original.
  • Because they are always perfectly scaled to the measurements provided.
  • Because they can fit in your pocket easily.

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

  • To inform about the weather conditions in each location.
  • To explain the scale of the map and how it relates to real-life distances. (correct)
  • To guide people on how to navigate using the map.
  • To provide interesting stories about the places on the map.

Why is math important in creating scale drawings?

  • To add complexity to the drawing.
  • To ensure that things are always drawn larger than the original.
  • To make the drawing more colorful and appealing.
  • To figure out how much smaller or larger things should be drawn to be accurately sized versions. (correct)

What role does math play in understanding scale on a map?

<p>Helping interpret how much distance on the map relates to actual distance in real life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a model drawing in car manufacturing?

<p>To serve as a blueprint for building the actual car with accurate measurements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a scale ratio of 1 inch: 50 miles typically represented in a model drawing?

<p>By inch marks that read 50 miles, 100 miles, and so on (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one determine the real-life distance between San Francisco and Santa Cruz on the map?

<p>By counting the number of bars between the two locations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do model drawings like blueprints allow individuals to do?

<p>Build their life-size versions based on real-world measurements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a scale drawing where 1 inch equals 12 inches in real life, if a line on the drawing measures 2 inches, how long would it be in reality?

<p>$24$ inches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a legend in a map or scale drawing?

<p>To specify the scale ratio and its real-world equivalents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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