1.7. Map Scale

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term 'map scale' refer to?

   Hint

   Think about how distances are shown on a map compared to actual distances.

2. 2.

   Explain what a representative fraction (RF) scale is.

   Hint

   Consider how distances on the map relate to actual distances.

3. 3.

   What does a map scale of 1:1000 mean?

   • 1 unit on the map equals 1000 units on the ground
   • 1 unit on the map equals 100 units on the ground
   • 1 unit on the map equals 10 units on the ground

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between units on the map and actual ground measurements.

4. 4.

   True or False: A linear scale is affected by the size of the map.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how maps are resized for different presentations.

5. 5.

   A city plan has a scale of 1:50,000. If a building measures 3 cm on the plan, what is the actual ground distance of the building?

   Hint

   Remember to convert centimeters to meters after calculation.

6. 6.

   You need to convert a distance of 2 miles into inches for a scale map that uses inches. How would you go about determining that if the scale is 1 inch = 50 miles?

   Hint

   Think about using conversions from miles to feet first, then to inches.