The math topic practiced in these problems involves understanding and calculating map scales in metric units. Specifically, it focuses on determining the scale when a specific measurement on the map (given in millimeters or centimeters) corresponds to a real-world distance in meters, kilometers, hectometers, or dekameters. The scale calculations require converting measurements and grasping the relationship between map units and actual distances, up to scales of millions. The problems are set up to apply these conversions to different scenarios, testing advanced metric scale knowledge.

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