Map Scale: How Far Is It?

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Map scale helps us understand distances on maps.

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Map scale helps us understand distances on maps. It tells us how far it is from one place to another. For example, one inch on the map could equal one mile in real life. This way, we can plan our journeys and know how long they may take.

Key Facts

Map scale shows distances on maps.

One inch can equal one mile.

It helps us plan our travels.

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What does map scale help us understand?

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Why this still matters

Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.

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Find where everything in your fridge came from this week.

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