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To show distances accurately on a map, mapmakers use a scale. A map scale helps you measure distance on a map. Look at the scale on this map. It shows that 1 centimetre equals. 10 kilometres. That means that 1 centimetrs on the map stands for. 10 kilometres on Earth.
Measuring Distances on a Map Students use a map scale to measure distance between cities and other places on a map of your state. They create and exchange quizzes and use an interactive map to check their answers. • explain the purpose of a map scale • identify the two kinds of measurement used on a map scale • use a map scale to measure
They’ll practice measuring distance on a map with a ruler, then use scale to find distance in miles. Catered to second-grade students, this worksheet helps students learn about units of measurement and measuring in inches. Download Free Worksheet. Add to collection. Add to assignment.
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Find the actual distance between the two points in km. The distance between two villages is 0.625 km. Find the length in centimetres between the two villages on a map with a scale of 1:5000. The distance between two villages is 1.9 km.
Measuring Distance. How do we measure distances on maps? Being able to measure the distance between two points on a map is very important. It allows you to work out what distance is in real life and will give you a good idea of how long your journey will take.
Use the scale on the map to answer the distance questions below. Draw a line between each pair of cities in each question. Use a different color for each one. 1. What is the approximate distance from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL? 2. What is the approximate distance from Dallas, TX to Denver, CO? 3.
