Grade 10 Math Lit: Ch 6.1 Scale

What does the scale of a map represent?

A ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance in real life

What is the formula to calculate the real distance using a number scale?

Real Distance = Measured Distance on Map × Scale Factor

What is the advantage of using a bar scale?

It adjusts proportionally when resizing maps, maintaining accuracy

How do you measure the real distance using a bar scale?

Measure the segment length with a ruler, calculate how many segments fit the measured distance, and multiply by the distance represented by one segment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring the dimensions of objects on a map?

To find the actual dimensions of the object using the scale Signup and view all the answers

What is accurate measurement in the context of scale?

Measuring the length or width of objects on the map and using the scale to calculate actual dimensions Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?

It must be adjusted when resizing maps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

To convert map distances to real-world distances Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance in real life in a scale of 1:100?

1 unit on the map equals 100 units in reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring the dimensions of objects on a map?

To find the actual dimensions of the objects Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the accuracy of a number scale when resizing a map?

It becomes less accurate Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between accurate measurement and estimating real dimensions?

Accurate measurement calculates exact dimensions, estimating finds approximate dimensions Signup and view all the answers

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

Bar scales adjust proportionally when resizing maps Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the real distance using a number scale?

Measure the distance on the map and multiply by the scale factor Signup and view all the answers

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

Number scales are expressed as a ratio, bar scales are graphical Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a scale on a map, besides representing the ratio of map distance to real-life distance?

To help estimate distances and sizes Signup and view all the answers

If a map has a scale of 1:200, which of the following is true?

1 cm on the map equals 200 cm in reality Signup and view all the answers

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

It adjusts proportionally when resizing maps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating real dimensions in the context of scale?

To get an approximate measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the key concept in using a scale to measure distance?

Accurate measurement Signup and view all the answers

If a map has a scale of 1:50, what is the real distance represented by 2 cm on the map?

100 cm Signup and view all the answers

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

A number scale is expressed as a ratio Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a ratio of map distance to real-life distance Signup and view all the answers

If a map has a scale of 1:100, what is the measured distance on the map that represents a real distance of 500 cm?

5 cm Signup and view all the answers

Grade 10 Math Lit: Ch 6.1 Scale

Questions and Answers

What does the scale of a map represent?

What is the formula to calculate the real distance using a number scale?

What is the advantage of using a bar scale?

How do you measure the real distance using a bar scale?

What is the purpose of measuring the dimensions of objects on a map?

What is accurate measurement in the context of scale?

What is the disadvantage of using a number scale?

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

What is the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance in real life in a scale of 1:100?

What is the purpose of measuring the dimensions of objects on a map?

What happens to the accuracy of a number scale when resizing a map?

What is the difference between accurate measurement and estimating real dimensions?

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

How do you calculate the real distance using a number scale?

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

What is the purpose of a scale on a map, besides representing the ratio of map distance to real-life distance?

If a map has a scale of 1:200, which of the following is true?

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

What is the purpose of estimating real dimensions in the context of scale?

What is the key concept in using a scale to measure distance?

If a map has a scale of 1:50, what is the real distance represented by 2 cm on the map?

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

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

If a map has a scale of 1:100, what is the measured distance on the map that represents a real distance of 500 cm?

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