Scale drawing and scales

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What is a scale drawing?

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A two-dimensional representation of an actual object or place.

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What is the actual distance between Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, if the map scale is 1 in:100 mi and the distance on the map is 1 3/4 inches?

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175 miles

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What is a two-dimensional drawing that is similar to the object it represents?

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Scale drawing

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If a scale model of a building is 6.5 inches tall and the scale is 1 inch = 150 feet, how tall is the actual building?

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975 feet

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What is another way to write the ratio 5:7?

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5 to 7

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What does the term 'scale' refer to in scale drawings?

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The ratio of the size of the drawing to the size of the actual object.

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How do you calculate the actual distance using a scale?

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Multiply the distance on the map by the scale factor.

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What is a scale model?

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A three-dimensional representation of an object that is smaller or larger than the actual object.

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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To represent large objects or distances in a manageable size.

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What is the difference between a scale drawing and a scale model?

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A scale drawing is two-dimensional, while a scale model is three-dimensional.