Using scales
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This document discusses the concept of scale and provides examples using a model car. It states that scale can be expressed as a written statement, ratio, or using a scale line. A scale line shows that for every 1 unit on a map, it represents a larger unit of real distance - for example, 1cm on a map could equal 1km in real distance. The document encourages calculating the real dimensions of a car using a scale ratio if the model dimensions are given.
Using scales
- 1. What is Scale??? Any ideas….????
- 5. The Scale can be written in two ways: Both cases say, for the example of the car, that the dimensions of the real car are 24 times bigger than the dimensions of the model Both cases say, for the example of the car, that the dimensions of the real car are 24 times bigger than the dimensions of the model
- 6. Calculate the dimensions of the real car!! Calculate the dimensions of the real car!! 1.Length of car 2.Width of car 3.Height of car 4.Tires 5.Doors
- 7. Mmmm lets work out this Activity sheet to learn more about Scales….
- 10. 1. As a written statement 2. As a ratio or fraction 3. Using a scale line. 4cm = 1 Km 1 : 25 000 0 500m Most map scales are commonly shown using a Scale line
- 11. Scale Line
- 13. The distance can be measured with a ruler, then converted to the correct scale with reference to the scale bar given on the map. 2cm : 2km 1cm : 1km 1 : 100,000