Scale and Distance: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

Which of the following represents a map scale?

Accepted Answer

1:50,000

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50 kilometers

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10 centimeters

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London

Question 2

Which of the choices below is a unit of distance?

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Centimeter

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Year

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Degree

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Population

Question 3

Which of the following options represents the largest scale?

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1:1,000

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1:100,000

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1:1,000,000

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1:10,000

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the distance between two places?

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The weather conditions

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The shape of the Earth

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The projection of the map

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The scale of the map

Question 5

Which of these is an advantage of using a globe compared to a map?

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It shows the Earth's shape more accurately

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It can be used to measure distances more easily

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It can be used to navigate more easily

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It is more portable

Question 6

Which map would be best for planning a long car journey?

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A medium-scale map of a country

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A small-scale map of the world

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A large-scale map of a city

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An atlas

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a globe instead of a map?

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It is more accurate for measuring distances

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It is a three-dimensional model

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It can show the whole Earth at once

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It can be used for navigation

Question 8

If two cities are not shown on a map, which method would be best to find the distance between them?

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Use a website or app to find the distance

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Use a ruler to measure the distance

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Use a scale to calculate the distance

Question 9

What is a disadvantage of using a small-scale map?

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Both of the above

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Small details are hard to see.

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Distances are hard to measure accurately.

Question 10

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

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A map is flat while a globe is three-dimensional.

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A map is three-dimensional while a globe is flat.

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There is no difference between a map and a globe.

Question 11

Which map would show the least detail?

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World map

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Country map

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City map

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Street map

Question 12

Which map below has the largest scale?

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A map of a city

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A map of the entire world

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A map of a particular country

Question 13

When comparing maps, what is the relationship between the scale of a map and the distance it shows?

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A map with a smaller scale shows a larger area than a map with a larger scale.

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A map with a larger scale shows a smaller area than a map with a smaller scale.

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The scale of a map does not affect the distance shown.

Question 14

Which of the following distances is the greatest?

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100 kilometers

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100 meters

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1 kilometer

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10 miles

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a way to measure distance?

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Compass

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Ruler

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Tape measure

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Map

Question 16

Which of the following is a tool that can be used to find the distance between two places on a globe?

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String

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Protractor

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Ruler

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Measuring wheel

Question 17

The smaller the scale of a map, the ...

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Greater the distance it represents

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Smaller the distance it represents

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More detailed the map is

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Less accurate the map is

Question 18

Which of the following maps would show the greatest level of detail?

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City map

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World map

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Country map

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County map

Question 19

What is the purpose of a map scale?

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To show the distance between two places

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To show the direction to a place

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To show the size of a place

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To show the terrain of a place

Question 20

Which of the following is a unit of distance?

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Meter

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Gallon

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Hour

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Pound

Question 21

Which of the following is the most appropriate scale for a map of your classroom?

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1:100

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1:5,000

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1:1,000

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1:10,000

Question 22

What do we measure when we find the distance between two places?

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The space between them

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The time it takes to travel between them

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The speed of travel

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The direction of travel

Question 23

If a map has a scale of 1:100,000, and two points on the map are 5 cm apart, what is the actual distance between them?

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5,000 m

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50,000 cm

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500 km

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50 m

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a tool for measuring distance?

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Thermometer

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Measuring tape

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GPS device

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Pedometer

Question 25

Which type of map shows a small area in great detail?

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City map

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World map

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Country map

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Continent map

Question 26

Which type of map shows a large area with less detail?

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Regional map

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Park map

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Town map

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Street map

Question 27

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

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To show the distance between places

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To show the size of an area

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To show the direction to a place

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To show the height of a place

Question 28

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total length of the path traveled, while displacement is the straight-line distance between the start and end points.

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Displacement is the total length of the path traveled, while distance is the straight-line distance between the start and end points.

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There is no difference between distance and displacement.

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Distance is a measure of time, while displacement is a measure of space.

Question 29

Which map would be best for planning a short road trip in your county?

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A map of your county

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A world map

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A map of your country

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A satellite image of your county

Question 30

Which of these is a tool that you can use to measure distance on a map or globe?

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A ruler

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A compass

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A protractor

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A calculator

Question 31

What is the scale of a map that shows 1 cm on the map represents 2 km in the real world?

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1:200,000

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1:1,000,000

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1:2,000,000

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1:5,000,000

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a way to estimate distance on a map?

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Using a banana for scale

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Using a ruler

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Using a compass

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Using your eyes

Question 33

What is the shortest distance between any two points on a map or globe?

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A straight line

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A curved line

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A zig-zag line

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A dotted line

Question 34

What is the best way to compare the distances between different places on a map?

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Use a scale bar

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Use a ruler

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Use a compass

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Use your eyes

Question 35

Which of the following is the correct order of map scales from smallest to largest?

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1:10,000, 1:100,000, 1:500,000

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1:500,000, 1:100,000, 1:10,000

Question 36

A map has a scale of 1:50,000. The distance from one point to another on the map is 6 centimeters. What is the actual distance between the two points?

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600 meters

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300 meters

Question 37

What does a larger scale map show?

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More detail and a smaller area

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Less detail and a larger area

Question 38

Which of the following is the approximate distance between London and Paris on a map with a scale of 1:5,000,000 if the distance on the map is 5 centimeters?

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250 kilometers

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50 km

Question 39

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

Accepted Answer

A map is flat and a globe is 3D

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A globe is flat and a map is 3D

Question 40

What tool on a map helps you understand the distance between places?

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Scale bar

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Legend

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Compass

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Globe

Question 41

Which method is most suitable for accurately measuring the distance between two cities on a globe?

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Using a string

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Using a ruler

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Using a protractor

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Using a compass

Question 42

Which of these factors does NOT influence the scale of a map?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy of the map

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Size of the area being mapped

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Purpose of the map

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Available space on the map

Question 43

A map with a smaller scale shows:

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Less detail

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More detail

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No difference in detail

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Only important information

Question 44

In the United Kingdom, the most common unit of distance used on maps is:

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Miles

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Kilometers

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Centimeters

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Meters

Question 45

Which tool can you use to compare distances between places on a map?

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Scale bar

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Protractor

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Compass

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GPS

Question 46

Why is it essential to consider the scale of a map when measuring distances?

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To ensure accurate measurements

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To avoid confusion

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To make the map easier to read

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To save time