7th - Scale Models

Front

What is a scale model?

Back

A scale model is a physical representation of an object that maintains accurate proportions but is smaller or larger than the actual object.

Front

How do you calculate the actual size from a scale model?

Back

To find the actual size, multiply the size on the model by the scale factor.

Front

What does a scale of 1 in: 6 ft mean?

Back

It means that 1 inch on the blueprint represents 6 feet in reality.

Front

If a blueprint shows a width of 2 in, what is the actual width if the scale is 1 in: 6 ft?

Back

The actual width is 12 ft.

Front

What is the formula to convert map distance to actual distance?

Back

Actual Distance = Map Distance × Scale Factor.

Front

If a map scale is ¼ in: 20 mi, what is the actual distance for 4 ½ inches on the map?

Back

The actual distance is 200 mi.

Front

What does a scale of 1 cm: 40 mi indicate?

Back

It indicates that 1 centimeter on the map represents 40 miles in reality.

Front

How far apart are Red City and Blue City if they are 6 cm apart on a map with a scale of 1 cm: 40 mi?

Back

The actual distance is 240 mi.

Front

What is the height of a model if the actual statue is 200 ft and the scale is 1 ft: 50 ft?

Back

The height of the model is 4 ft.

Front

If the scale on a map is 2 cm: 65 mi, what is the distance on the map for an actual distance of 125 miles?

Back

The distance on the map is 3.8 cm.