GCSE Maths - Using Scales on Maps and Scale Diagrams

The video tutorial explains the concept of scale representation in images, focusing on how images can represent objects much larger or smaller than themselves while maintaining correct proportions. It covers different types of scales, including simple ratios and more complex measurements, and demonstrates how to solve problems using scale maps. The tutorial also applies these concepts to real-world scenarios, such as calculating distances and areas using scale drawings.

What is the term used for a drawing that is to scale?

• Scale Drawing

• Map

• Photo

• Diagram

If a map scale is 1:600, what does this mean?

• 1 cm on the map equals 6 m in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 600 km in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 600 cm in real life

• 1 cm on the map equals 60 m in real life

How do you calculate the real-life distance between two points on a map with a scale of 1:500?

• Subtract 500 from the map distance

• Multiply the map distance by 500

• Divide the map distance by 500

• Add 500 to the map distance

In a scale drawing, if 1 cm represents 0.5 meters, what is the real-life length of an 8 cm line on the drawing?

• 4 meters

• 8 meters

• 16 meters

• 2 meters

What is a common mistake when converting the area of a drawing to real-life area?

• Using the wrong scale

• Converting square centimeters directly to square meters

• Measuring the wrong dimensions

• Forgetting to multiply the dimensions

How would you represent a 1 meter by 1 meter pond on a scale drawing where 1 cm equals 0.5 meters?

• 2 cm by 2 cm square

• 1 cm by 1 cm square

• 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm square

• 4 cm by 4 cm square

What is the real-life area of a patio that measures 8 cm by 6 cm on a scale drawing where 1 cm equals 0.5 meters?

• 12 square meters

• 6 square meters

• 24 square meters

• 48 square meters