Scale Maps Quiz

A scale map is a map that contains a scale, which is a ratio of two numbers.

You read a scale ratio as '1 to 18,000', meaning one of something on the map is equal to 18,000 of that same thing in the real world.

The purpose of a scale map is to show the relationship between distances on the map and the actual distances in the real world.

<p>A bar scale is a line on some maps that shows a specific distance on that map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You can divide the number of inches on the map by 12 to convert it to feet in real life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of using a scale map is to accurately represent distances and measurements of real-life objects or locations on a smaller, more manageable map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert feet to inches, you need to multiply the number of feet by 12, as there are 12 inches in a foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scale of the map created in the example is 1:4,800.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four steps to create a scale map are: 1) Find a map of the area you want to use. 2) Find the actual and measured distances of two points on the map. 3) Divide the actual distance by the measured distance on the map to determine the scale. 4) Place the scale numbers on the map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of objects that can be used as measuring tools on a scale map include pens, shoelaces, and hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers