Metric Unit Scale on Map - Find Actual - Power of 10 (to 1000000) - Change Unit

Level 1

This math topic addresses measurement conversions and interpreting map scales using the metric system, specifically focusing on converting measurements between millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, and decameters. It also involves understanding and applying the concept of map scales, like 1:100,000 or 1:10,000, to convert given measurements on a map to actual distances in different metric units. The problems require multiplying and converting measurements according to the given scales, enhancing skills in working with powers of ten and unit conversions within the metric system.

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Map Scale - Find Actual - Power of 10 (to 1000000) - Change Unit

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The map has a scale of 1:1,000,000. How many kilometers would 7 cm on the map represent?

Scale: 1:1,000,0007 cm

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Metric Unit Scale on Map - Find Actual - Power of 10 (to 1000000) - Change Unit Worksheet

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The map has a scale of 1:100,000. How many decameters would 4 mm on the map represent?
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a
400 dam
b
40 dam
c
40,000 dam
d
0.04 dam
2
The map has a scale of 1:100,000. How many kilometers would 3 cm on the map represent?
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a
0.003 km
b
3,000 km
c
300 km
d
3 km
3
The map has a scale of 1:10,000. How many kilometers would 6 cm on the map represent?
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a
0.0006 km
b
0.006 km
c
60 km
d
0.6 km
4
The map has a scale of 1:100,000. How many kilometers would 6 cm on the map represent?
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a
600 km
b
6 km
c
0.6 km
d
6,000 km
e
60 km
f
0.06 km
5
The map has a scale of 1:10,000. How many decameters would 2 mm on the map represent?
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a
0.02 dam
b
2 dam
c
20 dam
d
200 dam
6
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many meters would 3 mm on the map represent?
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a
0.3 m
b
30 m
c
3 m
7
The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many decameters would 8 cm on the map represent?
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a
8,000 dam
b
0.08 dam
c
0.8 dam
d
8 dam
e
80 dam