This math topic focuses on advanced metric measurement conversion and map scale interpretations. It involves calculating actual distances from map scales, such as converting from millimeters or centimeters on the map to various metric units (like hectometers, kilometers, meters, and decameters) in reality, up to a scale of 1:1,000,000. The problems heighten understanding of both metric unit conversion and practical applications of scale in maps, asking students to answer in different metric units to ensure a deep grasp of equivalencies and scale conversions.
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The map has a scale of 1:60,000. How many decameters would 1 cm on the map represent?