This math topic explores measurement conversion and map scale calculations, specifically using metric units and scales represented by powers of 10 (less than 1000). It tests the ability to convert map measurements to actual distances. Problems require converting units such as millimeters and centimeters on maps to larger metric units like meters, decimeters, and hectometers based on given map scales (e.g., 1:1,000 or 1:10). The exercises are aimed at understanding and applying scaling and unit conversion principles in a practical context, such as interpreting map scales to find real-world distances.
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The map has a scale of 1:100. How many decimeters would 6 cm on the map represent?
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Math worksheet on 'Metric Unit Scale on Map - Find Actual - Power of 10 (less than 1000) - Change Unit (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement Conversion and Map Scale - Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_and_scale_intro_metric/ |
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many meters would 3 mm on the map represent? |
30 m |
3 m |
0.3 m |
300 m |
3,000 m |
0.003 m |
The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 4 cm on the map represent? |
0.4 dm |
4 dm |
0.04 dm |
40 dm |
0.004 dm |
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many decimeters would 2 mm on the map represent? |
20 dm |
0.2 dm |
2 dm |
200 dm |
20,000 dm |
The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 5 mm on the map represent? |
0.05 dm |
0.5 dm |
50 dm |
500 dm |
0.0005 dm |
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many hectometers would 7 cm on the map represent? |
0.07 hm |
0.7 hm |
70 hm |
0.0007 hm |
0.007 hm |
The map has a scale of 1:100. How many centimeters would 6 mm on the map represent? |
60,000 cm |
600 cm |
0.06 cm |
60 cm |
0.6 cm |
6 cm |
The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 6 mm on the map represent? |
60 dm |
6 dm |
0.6 dm |
0.0006 dm |
0.006 dm |