Practice - Scale in Topographical Maps
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Practice Questions
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What does a Representative Fraction of 1:50,000 mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the ratio of distances on the map to real distances.
What is a Linear Scale used for?
💡 Hint: Consider how a ruler helps measure length.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a scale of 1:50,000 indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember how the R.F. works in relation to actual distances.
True or False: A Linear Scale requires mathematical calculations to measure distances.
💡 Hint: Think about how you measure using a ruler.
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Challenge Problems
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A hiking trail is marked at 3.5 cm on a 1:50,000 map. If you plan your hike around and back, what total distance will you cover?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the distance for both ways!
You have two topographical maps: one at a scale of 1:50,000 and another at 1:100,000. A feature measures 2 cm on the first map. How far would that feature measure on the second map?
💡 Hint: Compare how different scales affect the measurement!
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