Scale

Question 1

What is scale

Answer 1

Maps have to be drawn smaller than in real life so that they can fit on a piece of paper.

Therefore, we need to use a scale so we can find the length of things in real life.

Question 2

What is stated scale

Answer 2

e.g. 1cm = 1km

Question 3

What is scale as ratio?

Answer 3

Scale written as a ratio e.g. 1:1,000,000 (1cm on map = 10km on Earth)

Question 4

How do we use scale to measure distance?

Answer 4

The straight line distance (as a crow flies)

The actual distance, by roads, rivers etc., this usually involves going down bendy lines.