Map Scale: How Far Is It?

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Map scale helps us understand distances on a map. It shows how far apart places are in real life. For example, if a map says 1 inch equals 1 mile, we can measure with a ruler to see how far it is to get from one place to another.

Key facts

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1Map scale shows distances between places.
21 inch on a map can equal 1 mile in real life.
3We use a ruler to measure distances on a map.

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Question 1 of 2

What does map scale help us understand?

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Question 2 of 2

If 1 inch equals 1 mile, what does that tell us?

How sure?😐 maybe

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