Scale drawings and maps (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is a scale drawing?
What is a scale drawing?
A version keeping same proportions
On a scale of , what does cm on the drawing represent in real life?
On a scale of , what does cm on the drawing represent in real life?
cm
What formula finds real-life measurements from scale drawings?
What formula finds real-life measurements from scale drawings?
Drawing measurement Scale factor
A ship measures cm on a scale. What is its real length in metres?
A ship measures cm on a scale. What is its real length in metres?
m
Which equipment should you bring to exams for scale drawing questions?
Which equipment should you bring to exams for scale drawing questions?
Millimetre ruler and protractor
When measuring bearings, where should you place the protractor centre?
When measuring bearings, where should you place the protractor centre?
On the starting point
In which direction do you measure bearing angles?
In which direction do you measure bearing angles?
Clockwise from north
On a km scale, if two points are cm apart, what is the real distance?
On a km scale, if two points are cm apart, what is the real distance?
km
What is a critical mistake students make with scale drawing answers?
What is a critical mistake students make with scale drawing answers?
Not checking units match requirements
What do bearings on scale drawings combine?
What do bearings on scale drawings combine?
Angle measurement and distance scaling
Where are scale drawings used in real-world applications?
Where are scale drawings used in real-world applications?
Architecture, engineering, map-making
A distance measures cm on a scale. What is the real distance in metres?
A distance measures cm on a scale. What is the real distance in metres?
m