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Map Scale

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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MAP SCALE

WHAT DOES IT DO?
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In this lesson you will learn about scale by learning what it does.

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Let's review...
All maps should have

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A key to unlock the meaning of certain things on the map...

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A grid using letters and numbers to identify places on the map

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A compass rose to show direction...

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But...there is a fourth thing... A scale.

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No...not this kind of scale

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This kind!!

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Is this the actual size of Florida?

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The scale is in proportion to the area it represents.

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This proportion is 1 to 62,500 or 1 inch to 1 mile (which is about 62,500 inches

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Let's take a look at our map:

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1 1/2 inches = 100 miles

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So if there are almost 4 inches from where Mr. Smith & Mr. Weiman grew up, how many miles would that be?

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If Mrs. Felsenthal & my cities are almost 9 inches apart on this map, how many miles is that?

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Scales come in different sizes, but if you have a ruler, you can find the distance to anything!

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Why do you think scales are important to have on maps?

Kirsten Becker