5 Questions
What is the purpose of the scale line on a map?
To compare map distances with distances on the ground
Which type of map is a street map of Cape Town?
Large-scale map
Why are most routes between places not straight lines on a map?
Because roads are usually curved with twists and turns
What happens when you lay out a piece of string along the line scale on a map?
You can measure the distance between two points
Why is estimating a distance on a map considered a skill that can be learned?
Because the more you practice estimating, the more accurate you become
Learn about the differences between street maps and local area maps, including their purposes and features. Explore how street maps show and name streets, roads, and freeways in a settlement, while local area maps focus on specific parts of the land where people live.
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