Map Scale: How Far Is It?

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Find it on the map. Then find what makes it special.

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Map scales help us understand distances. A map scale shows how far places are from each other. For example, if one inch equals one mile, we can measure how far it is to the park. Scales help us know if a place is close or far away.

Key facts

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1Map scales show distances between places.
2One inch can equal one mile on a map.
3Scales help us know how far to travel.

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Question 1 of 2

What does a map scale show?

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Question 2 of 2

If one inch equals one mile, how can we measure distance?

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