Understanding Map Scales and Measurements

Which of the following is an example of a representative fraction used in maps?

• Scale bar

• 1 centimeter equals 1 kilometer

• 1:24,000

• 1 inch equals 1 mile

What does a scale of 1:50,000 mean in terms of centimeters?

• 1 cm on the map equals 50,000 cm in reality

• 1 cm on the map equals 5,000 cm in reality

• 1 cm on the map equals 500 cm in reality

• 1 cm on the map equals 50 cm in reality

What is a characteristic of large scale maps?

• They show more detail and features appear larger.

• They use a scale of 1:1,000,000.

• They cover larger areas with less detail.

• They are used for world maps.

Which type of map would you use to view a detailed street layout?

• Topographic map

• Small scale map

• World map

• Large scale map

How can you measure a non-linear path on a map?

• Using a protractor

• Using a compass

• Using a straight ruler

• Using a piece of string

What tool is used to straighten a piece of string for measuring distance on a map?

• A compass

• A ruler

• A protractor

• A calculator

If a map has a scale of 1:12,500, how do you calculate the real-world distance for a 16 cm measurement on the map?

• Divide 16 cm by 12,500

• Multiply 16 cm by 12,500

• Add 12,500 to 16 cm

• Subtract 12,500 from 16 cm

How do you convert 200,000 centimeters to kilometers?

• Multiply by 100,000

• Divide by 100,000

• Add 100,000

• Subtract 100,000

What is the first step in estimating the area of a region on a map?

• Count the number of full grid squares

• Measure the longest side

• Calculate the perimeter

• Use a scale bar

If each grid square represents 2 square kilometers, what is the total area for 28.1 squares?

• 14.05 square kilometers

• 112.4 square kilometers

• 56.2 square kilometers

• 28.1 square kilometers