GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Geometry & Measures: Scale Drawing - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to determine the distance between two towns on a map using a given scale. The map is accurately drawn, and the scale is 1 cm to 3 km. The instructor measures the distance between the towns as 7.2 cm and calculates the actual distance as 21.6 km by multiplying the measurement by the scale factor. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of accurate measurement and calculation, and it concludes with a note on the scoring of the task.

What is the scale used on the map to represent distances?

• 1 cm represents 3 km

• 1 cm represents 4 km

• 1 cm represents 2 km

• 1 cm represents 1 km

What is the first step in determining the distance between Towy and Worsley?

• Convert the distance to miles

• Measure the distance in centimeters

• Calculate the area of the map

• Estimate the distance visually

What is the measured distance in centimeters between the two towns?

• 7.5 cm

• 7.2 cm

• 7.0 cm

• 6.5 cm

How do you calculate the distance in kilometers using the scale?

• Multiply the centimeters by 3

• Divide the centimeters by 3

• Multiply the centimeters by 2

• Add 3 to the centimeters

What is the final calculated distance in kilometers between Towy and Worsley?

• 19.6 km

• 20.6 km

• 18.6 km

• 21.6 km