Unit 1 Test - 7th

Front

What must be true about the scale factor to create a scaled copy larger than the original figure?

Back

The scale factor must be greater than 1.

Front

Which scale will produce the largest drawing?

Back

1 cm = 50 m.

Front

If a scale drawing uses 1 inch = 5 feet, what would the length of an 8-inch hallway be if redrawn with a scale of 1 inch = 10 feet?

Back

4 inches.

Front

What distance should be represented on a map if the actual distance between two locations is 10 kilometers and the scale is 4 cm to 5 km?

Back

8 centimeters.

Front

What happens to a figure if the scale factor is less than 1?

Back

The new figure will be a reduction.

Front

Define 'scale factor' in the context of geometry.

Back

A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

Front

What is the effect of a scale factor greater than 1 on a figure?

Back

The figure will be enlarged.

Front

What is the effect of a scale factor equal to 1 on a figure?

Back

The figure will remain the same size.

Front

If a drawing is made at a scale of 1 cm = 2 m, how many centimeters would represent 10 meters?

Back

5 centimeters.

Front

What is the purpose of using a scale in drawings?

Back

To represent larger objects in a smaller, manageable size.