Practice - Types of Scale
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Practice Questions
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What does a verbal scale communicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how the scale might express distance in simple terms.
Give an example of a ratio scale.
💡 Hint: Remember the format used for expressing ratios.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of scale uses words to describe map relationships?
💡 Hint: Remember the term 'verbal' refers to spoken or written words.
True or False: A graphic scale can be measured directly on the map.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would use a ruler on a map.
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Challenge Problems
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You are given a map with a scale of 1:100,000. If two towns are 5 cm apart on the map, how far apart are they in reality?
💡 Hint: Convert the distance from centimeters to kilometers after applying the scale.
If you create a city map intended for beginners, what type of scale would you choose, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about what details are vital for new users to understand the city layout.
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