Part 7 Scales

Question 1

definition of direct statement fraction and how to convert it?

Answer 1

1cm-50km
8cm- 400 km

to find the actual distance on a map you measure the distance between two points on the map in centimeters and then calculate the actual distance

Question 2

definition of line scale and how to convert it?

Answer 2

A line scale like a special kind of ruler to use on a map

a line scale is normally divided into increments of 1 cm when it isnt you must use the paper method

Question 3

definition of representative fraction and how to convert it?

Answer 3

fraction or ratio that shows the relationship of a distance on a map to that on the surface of the earth in equivalent units(m)
TO CONVERT AN RF-
1cm=25km
1: 2 500 000
FROM THE DECIMAL POINT U ADD 5 ZEROS

Question 4

name three types of scales

Answer 4

direct statement scale

line scale

representative fraction