Scale (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What does scale show on maps and plans?
What does scale show on maps and plans?
Relationship between drawing & real distances
If a map has a scale of 1:50, what does this mean?
If a map has a scale of 1:50, what does this mean?
1 cm on map = 50 cm on ground
On a 1:40 scale map, you measure 10 cm. What is the real distance in cm?
On a 1:40 scale map, you measure 10 cm. What is the real distance in cm?
400 cm
On a 1:50,000 map, you measure 15 cm. What is the real distance in km?
On a 1:50,000 map, you measure 15 cm. What is the real distance in km?
7.5 km
You measure 10 cm on a map where bar scale shows 1 cm = 15 m. What is the real distance?
You measure 10 cm on a map where bar scale shows 1 cm = 15 m. What is the real distance?
150 m
You measure 11 cm where bar scale shows 2 cm = 100 m. What is the real distance?
You measure 11 cm where bar scale shows 2 cm = 100 m. What is the real distance?
550 m
What is a key advantage of bar scales over number scales when photocopying maps?
What is a key advantage of bar scales over number scales when photocopying maps?
Bar scales resize with map & stay accurate
What critical rule must you follow before performing scale calculations?
What critical rule must you follow before performing scale calculations?
Convert measurements to same units
To draw a room 400 cm long at 1:50 scale, what length do you draw?
To draw a room 400 cm long at 1:50 scale, what length do you draw?
8 cm
Why do number scales become unreliable when maps are resized?
Why do number scales become unreliable when maps are resized?
Number scale doesn't change with map size