Maps and Distances: Learn to Measure Distances on Maps

Question 1

When we talk about maps, what does the word 'scale' mean?

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A comparison between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground

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A small ruler on the map used to measure distances

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The difference between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground

Question 2

What's the best way to measure the distance between two places on a map?

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Use the map scale to change the distance on the map to the real distance

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Use a ruler to measure it straight away

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Use a compass to measure the distance

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Use a protractor to measure the angle between the two places

Question 3

What does it mean when a map scale is 1:50,000?

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1 cm on the map is 50,000 m in real life

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1 cm on the map is 50,000 cm in real life

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1 cm on the map is 50,000 km in real life

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1 cm on the map is 5,000,000 cm in real life

Question 4

Which of these is a large-scale map?

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A map of a city

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A map of the world

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A map of a country

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A map of a continent

Question 5

What happens to the level of detail on a map if the scale gets bigger?

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More detail is shown

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Less detail is shown

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The level of detail stays the same

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It's not related

Question 6

What does the scale of a map tell us?

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The actual distance between two points on the ground

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The size of the map

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The direction to travel

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The weather in an area

Question 7

Why is it important to use the correct scale when drawing a map?

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So that the map is accurate

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So that the map is pretty

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So that the map is easy to read

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So that the map is small

Question 8

When comparing a small-scale map and a large-scale map, which map would show more detail?

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Large-scale map

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Small-scale map

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Both maps would show the same amount of detail

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Neither map would show any detail

Question 9

What is the main reason we use a scale on a map?

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To show the real distance between places on the map

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To make the map look more colorful

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To help us find our way around

Question 10

What does scale refer to on a map?

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The proportion between the size of something on a map and the actual size

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A tool for accurately measuring distances

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A representation of distances using different units of measurement

Question 11

On a map with a scale of 1:50,000, if the distance between two points on the map measures 6 centimeters, what is the real-world distance represented?

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600,000 centimeters

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6,000 centimeters

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300,000 centimeters

Question 12

What's the main reason for including a scale bar on a map?

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To enable measurement of distances on the map

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To show which way is north

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To indicate elevation changes across different areas

Question 13

Which factor does NOT impact the accuracy of measurements using scale?

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The weather conditions

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The quality of the map

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The accuracy of the measuring tool

Question 14

What's the main difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?

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Large-scale maps show greater detail than small-scale maps.

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Small-scale maps show greater detail than large-scale maps.

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There's no difference between large-scale and small-scale maps.

Question 15

When planning a walking path, which map scale would be most suitable?

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1:10,000

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1:250,000

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1:50,000

Question 16

What's the main advantage of using a digital map compared to a paper map?

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Digital maps can be zoomed in and out for different levels of detail.

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Digital maps are inherently more accurate than paper maps.

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Digital maps are updated more frequently than paper maps.

Question 17

To measure the distance between two points on a map using a ruler, you should:

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Follow a straight line connecting the points

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Follow the curved lines of the map

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Use a protractor to measure the angle between the points

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Use a compass to create a circle around the points

Question 18

In geography, what does the term 'scale' refer to?

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The ratio between distances on a map and the actual distances on the ground

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The size of a map

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The colour scheme of a map

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The distance between two points on a map

Question 19

Which tool is used to draw a straight line on a map for distance measurement?

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Ruler

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Protractor

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Compass

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Set square

Question 20

What is the main purpose of having a scale bar on a map?

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To indicate the scale of the map

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To show the distance between two specific points

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To measure the area of the map

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To add decoration to the map

Question 21

What does a map scale tell us?

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The real distance represented by a distance on the map

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The size of a place on a map

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The direction to a place on a map

Question 22

What does it mean if a map scale is 1:50,000?

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One centimetre on the map represents 50,000 centimetres in real life

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One centimetre in real life represents 50,000 centimetres on the map

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One kilometre on the map represents 50,000 kilometres in real life

Question 23

Which of the following is a larger scale?

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1:10,000

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1:50,000

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1:200,000

Question 24

What is the main difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?

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A large-scale map is more detailed than a small-scale map

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A large-scale map shows a larger area than a small-scale map

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A large-scale map shows a smaller area than a small-scale map

Question 25

What is an advantage of using a map with a small scale?

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It shows a larger area

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It is more detailed

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It is easier to read

Question 26

What is a globe?

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A three-dimensional model of the Earth,

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A flat drawing of the Earth's surface,

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A photograph of the Earth from space.

Question 27

What is a scale on a map?

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A tool used to measure distances on a map.

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A list of symbols used on a map.

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A drawing of a map's key.

Question 28

How do you use a scale on a map?

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To measure the distance between two points on a map

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To find the direction from one place to another on a map

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To identify the symbols used on a map

Question 29

What is a unit of distance?

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A way to measure length

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A type of map symbol

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A scale on a map

Question 30

What is a centimetre?

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A unit of distance

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A type of map symbol

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A scale on a map

Question 31

How many centimetres are there in a metre?

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100

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10

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1000

Question 32

What is a large-scale map?

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A map that shows a small area in great detail

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A map that shows a large area in less detail

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A map that shows the whole world

Question 33

What is a small-scale map?

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A map that shows a large area in less detail

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A map that shows a small area in great detail

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A map that shows the whole world

Question 34

What does the scale of a map show us?

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The real distance between two places on the ground

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The distance between two places on the map

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The size of the map

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The direction to take

Question 35

What does it mean if a map has a scale of 1:50,000?

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1 centimeter on the map is 50,000 centimeters in real life

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1 centimeter on the map is 50,000 kilometers in real life

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1 centimeter in real life is 50,000 centimeters on the map

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1 centimeter in real life is 50,000 kilometers on the map

Question 36

What is an advantage of using a map with a smaller scale?

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It covers a larger area

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It shows more detail

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It is easier to read

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It is more accurate

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when choosing an appropriate map scale?

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Cost of the map

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Purpose of the map

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Size of the area being mapped

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Level of detail required

Question 38

What does 'scale' mean on a map?

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How far apart things are on the map

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The size of the map

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The shape of the map

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The color of the map

Question 39

Which of these is a way to measure distances on a map?

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Using a ruler

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Using a compass

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Using your finger

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Using a magnifying glass

Question 40

Which of these is an example of a large-scale map?

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A map of a city

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A map of the world

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A map of a country

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A map of a continent

Question 41

What is the purpose of using a scale on a map?

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To show the actual distances between places

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To make the map look more interesting

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To help people find their way

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To show the size of the area being mapped

Question 42

What does the number in the ratio of a map scale represent?

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The distance on the ground

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The distance on the map

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The scale of the map

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The size of the area being mapped

Question 43

A map has a scale of 1 centimeter to 2 kilometers. If the distance between two towns on the map is 3 centimeters, what is the actual distance between the towns?

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6 kilometers

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3 kilometers

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12 kilometers

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24 kilometers

Question 44

What is NOT a way to measure distance on a map?

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Using your finger

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Using a scale

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Using a compass

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Using a ruler

Question 45

What is a scale on a map?

Accepted Answer

A tool that shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the distance on the ground

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A device used to draw maps

Question 46

What is an advantage of using a map with a large scale?

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It shows more detail

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It is cheaper to produce

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It is more accurate

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It is easier to draw

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a map with a small scale?

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It is easier to read

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It shows less detail

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It is less accurate

Question 48

Which of these symbols is most likely to be used to represent a town on a map?

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A black dot

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A green triangle

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A red cross