Map Scale and Distance
Grade 4 - Social Studies - On Level
A map scale says 1 inch represents 5 miles. How far is a 3-inch route from school to park?
- 30 miles
- 15 miles
- 10 miles
- 7.5 miles
A route is 15 miles in real life. The scale is 1 inch represents 5 miles. What map distance shows the route?
- 2 inches
- 5 inches
- 15 inches
- 3 inches
Which statement correctly explains a map scale of 1 inch represents 25 miles?
- the compass rose changes the distance
- scale tells which direction is north
- one inch always means one real mile
- one inch on the map stands for that many real miles
Using the same scale, which route is longer: 5 inches or 2 inches?
- 2 inches, because it represents 30 miles
- the shorter route is longer because maps shrink places
- both routes are equal because both are on the same map
- 5 inches, because it represents 75 miles
Which map tool helps convert the distance between bus station and airport into miles?
- border color
- map title
- map scale
- decorative symbol
A map scale says 1 inch represents 10 miles. How far is a 4-inch route from library to museum?
- 35 miles
- 40 miles
- 80 miles
- 20 miles
A route is 60 miles in real life. The scale is 1 inch represents 15 miles. What map distance shows the route?
- 5 inches
- 15 inches
- 4 inches
- 60 inches
Which statement correctly explains a map scale of 1 inch represents 10 miles?
- the compass rose changes the distance
- scale tells which direction is north
- one inch on the map stands for that many real miles
- one inch always means one real mile
Using the same scale, which route is longer: 5 inches or 3 inches?
- both routes are equal because both are on the same map
- the shorter route is longer because maps shrink places
- 5 inches, because it represents 50 miles
- 3 inches, because it represents 30 miles
Which map tool helps convert the distance between school and park into miles?
- map title
- map scale
- decorative symbol
- border color