Scale Drawings and Models Quiz

What is a scale drawing?

• A drawing with dimensions larger than the actual object

• A drawing with dimensions smaller than the actual object

• A drawing with dimensions proportional to the actual object

• A drawing with no relation to the actual object

If a map scale is 1 inch to 95 miles, how many miles does 9 inches on the map represent?

• 945 miles

• 900 miles

• 855 miles

• 950 miles

What is the scale factor of a model jet that is 4 inches long if the actual jet is 12.8 yards?

• 1 inch to 3.2 yards

• 1 inch to 4 yards

• 1 inch to 3 yards

• 1 inch to 2.8 yards

How many inches are there in a foot?

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

• 14 inches

• 16 inches

How many feet are there in a yard?

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

What is the appropriate scale for a classroom drawing if the classroom is 20 feet by 32 feet and the paper is 11 by 17 inches?

• 1 inch to 1 foot

• 1 inch to 4 feet

• 1 inch to 2 feet

• 1 inch to 3 feet

If the scale is 1 inch to 2 feet, what is the dimension of the classroom drawing for a 20 feet length?

• 8 inches

• 10 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

If the scale is 1 inch to 2 feet, what is the dimension of the classroom drawing for a 32 feet width?

• 14 inches

• 17 inches

• 15 inches

• 16 inches

Why is it important to choose an appropriate scale for a drawing?

• To make the drawing look bigger

• To make the drawing more detailed

• To ensure the drawing fits on the paper

• To make the drawing more colorful

What should you do if the calculated dimensions of a scale drawing exceed the paper size?

• Decrease the scale factor

• Use a larger paper

• Increase the scale factor

• Ignore the dimensions