Understanding Scale Drawings and Models

What is a scale drawing used for?

• To represent objects at their actual size

• To represent objects that are too large or too small to be drawn at actual size

• To create abstract art

• To measure the weight of objects

Which of the following is an example of a scale drawing?

• A photograph

• A map

• A painting

• A sculpture

What does a scale represent in a drawing?

• The color of the object

• The weight of the object

• The texture of the object

• The ratio of a length on the drawing to the actual object

How can a scale factor be expressed?

• As a color code

• As a unitless ratio

• As a temperature reading

• As a weight measurement

If a model car is 4 inches long and the actual car is 12 feet long, what is the scale of the model?

• 1 inch equals 5 feet

• 1 inch equals 2 feet

• 1 inch equals 4 feet

• 1 inch equals 3 feet

What is the first step in using a proportion to find the actual distance between two towns on a map?

• Draw a new map

• Set up the scale as a proportion

• Measure the distance in kilometers

• Calculate the area of the map

In the context of scale drawings, what does cross-multiplying help you find?

• The texture of the object

• The actual distance or size

• The weight of the object

• The color of the drawing

When constructing a scale drawing, what is the importance of using grid paper?

• To measure the weight of the drawing

• To make the drawing look artistic

• To ensure accurate scaling

• To add color to the drawing

What is the scale used in Sheila's patio drawing?

• 1 inch equals 2 feet

• 0.5 inches equals 4 feet

• 1 inch equals 4 feet

• 0.5 inches equals 2 feet

How many blocks on the grid paper represent one inch in Sheila's patio drawing?

• Five blocks

• Four blocks

• Three blocks

• Two blocks