Understanding Map Scales and Measurements

Understanding Map Scales and Measurements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Mathematics, Science

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the concept of map scales, focusing on line scales. It demonstrates how to use a line scale to measure distances on a map and convert them to real-world distances. The tutorial provides practical examples and tips for calculating distances accurately. The next lesson will cover ratio scales.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand map scales according to the introduction?

To create maps for navigation

To understand geography better

To get bonus marks in exams

To draw maps accurately

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a line scale typically used for on a map?

To indicate direction

To show elevation

To display temperature

To measure distance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you usually find the line scale on a map?

In the legend of the map

On the back of the map

In the corner of the map

In the center of the map

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If 1 cm on a map represents 100 km in real life, how far is 4.5 cm on the map?

350 km

500 km

400 km

450 km

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is suggested for measuring distances on a map?

A compass

A calculator

A ruler

A protractor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you improvise if the scale is not in centimeters?

Use a compass

Use a magnifying glass

Use a piece of paper

Use a calculator

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the scale on the map is not clear?

Use a piece of paper to measure

Estimate the distance

Ignore the scale

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