This math topic focuses on understanding and converting units of measurement in the context of map scales, specifically with the metric system. The problems require converting measurements based on different map scales (e.g., 1:10, 1:100, 1:1000) into different metric units such as centimeters (cm), decimeters (dm), and decameters (dam). Each problem specifies a map scale and prompts the conversion of a measurement, such as 1 cm or 1 mm on the map, into a larger unit, testing skills in multiplication, division, and understanding of the metric system and map scales.
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The map has a scale of 1:100. How many decimeters would 1 mm on the map represent?