Math Vocab

Front

Ratio of size in a map, model, or plan to the actual object (model:actual).

Back

scale

Front

In two similar geometric figures, the ratio of their corresponding sides is called the ________ (unitless, simplest form).

Back

scale factor

Front

A _________ shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged.

Back

scale drawing

Front

A _________ is a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size.

Back

scale model

Front

Increase by a fixed ratio:

Back

scale up

Front

Decrease by a fixed ratio

Back

scale down

Front

Look at the arrows. From left to right, this is an example of

Back

a scale down

Front

Example of a:

Back

scale up

Front

This is a

Back

scale drawing

Front

This is a

Back

scale model