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Map scales & real distances

Use a linear map scale ratio to convert map measurements in centimetres into real distances in kilometres. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

Map scales & real distances

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1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 23 km. Two landmarks are 5 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 23 km · 5 cm · Map scales & real distances
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 15 km · 12 cm · Map scales & real distances
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 11 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 16 km · 11 cm · Map scales & real distances
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 8 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 8 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 19 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 19 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 5 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 24 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 24 km · 12 cm · Map scales & real distances
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 18 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 3 km · 18 cm · Map scales & real distances
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 16 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 20 km · 16 cm · Map scales & real distances
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 25 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 25 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 2 km. Two landmarks are 6 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 2 km · 6 cm · Map scales & real distances
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 9 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances

12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Map scales & real distances

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 23 km. Two landmarks are 5 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
115 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 5 × 23 km = 115 km.
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
180 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 12 × 15 km = 180 km.
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 11 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
176 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 11 × 16 km = 176 km.
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 8 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
16 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 8 km = 16 km.
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 19 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
76 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 19 km = 76 km.
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
70 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 5 km = 70 km.
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 24 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
288 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 12 × 24 km = 288 km.
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 18 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
54 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 18 × 3 km = 54 km.
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 16 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
320 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 16 × 20 km = 320 km.
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 25 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
50 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 25 km = 50 km.
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 2 km. Two landmarks are 6 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
12 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 6 × 2 km = 12 km.
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
126 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 9 km = 126 km.

12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

Map scales & real distances

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 23 km. Two landmarks are 5 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 23 km · 5 cm · Map scales & real distances
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 15 km · 12 cm · Map scales & real distances
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 11 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 16 km · 11 cm · Map scales & real distances
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 8 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 8 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 19 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 19 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 5 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 24 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 24 km · 12 cm · Map scales & real distances
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 18 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 3 km · 18 cm · Map scales & real distances
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 16 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 20 km · 16 cm · Map scales & real distances
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 25 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 25 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 2 km. Two landmarks are 6 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 2 km · 6 cm · Map scales & real distances
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 9 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances

12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

Map scales & real distances

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 23 km. Two landmarks are 5 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
115 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 5 × 23 km = 115 km.
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
180 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 12 × 15 km = 180 km.
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 11 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
176 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 11 × 16 km = 176 km.
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 8 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
16 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 8 km = 16 km.
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 19 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
76 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 19 km = 76 km.
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
70 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 5 km = 70 km.
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 24 km. Two landmarks are 12 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
288 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 12 × 24 km = 288 km.
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 18 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
54 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 18 × 3 km = 54 km.
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 16 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
320 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 16 × 20 km = 320 km.
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 25 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
50 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 25 km = 50 km.
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 2 km. Two landmarks are 6 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
12 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 6 × 2 km = 12 km.
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
126 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 9 km = 126 km.

12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification