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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Metric Unit Scale on Map - Find Actual - Power of 10 (less than 1000) - Change Unit Worksheet

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Metric Unit Scale on Map - Find Actual - Power of 10 (less than 1000)...
1
The map has a scale of 1:100. How many centimeters would 8 mm on the map represent?
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a
800 cm
b
80 cm
c
80,000 cm
d
0.8 cm
e
8,000 cm
f
8 cm
2
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many decameters would 2 cm on the map represent?
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a
2,000 dam
b
2 dam
c
20 dam
d
0.02 dam
e
0.2 dam
3
The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 8 mm on the map represent?
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a
800 dm
b
0.008 dm
c
8 dm
d
80 dm
e
0.8 dm
f
0.08 dm
4
The map has a scale of 1:100. How many centimeters would 9 mm on the map represent?
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a
900 cm
b
90 cm
c
90,000 cm
d
0.9 cm
e
9 cm
f
0.09 cm
5
The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 6 cm on the map represent?
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a
6 dm
b
0.006 dm
c
60 dm
d
600 dm
e
6,000 dm
f
0.6 dm
6
The map has a scale of 1:100. How many centimeters would 5 mm on the map represent?
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a
50 cm
b
50,000 cm
c
500 cm
d
5 cm
e
0.5 cm
f
5,000 cm
7
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many meters would 6 mm on the map represent?
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a
0.06 m
b
6 m
c
60 m
d
0.6 m
8
The map has a scale of 1:100. How many meters would 8 cm on the map represent?
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a
80 m
b
8 m
c
0.008 m
d
8,000 m
e
800 m