Metric Unit Scale on Map - Power of 10 (less than 1000) - Change Unit (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on interpreting metric unit scales on maps, specifically involving conversions based on powers of ten (less than 1000). It introduces students to converting small lengths on maps to real-world distances, utilizing metric units such as meters, decimeters, decameters, and hectometers. Students are prompted to apply multiplicative scale adjustments from given map scales (such as 1:10 and 1:1000) to calculate and convert measurements accurately. This practice aims to enhance students' understanding of unit conversions within the metric system in the context of practical applications found in mapping and geography.

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

Math worksheet on 'Metric Unit Scale on Map - Power of 10 (less than 1000) - Change Unit (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Unit Conversion Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_intro_metric/

1

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

a

7 dm

b

700 dm

c

70 dm

d

0.7 dm

e

0.07 dm

2

The map has a scale of 1:10. How many decimeters would 6 mm on the map represent?

a

6 dm

b

0.006 dm

c

600 dm

d

0.6 dm

e

60 dm

3

The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many hectometers would 5 cm on the map represent?

a

0.05 hm

b

0.5 hm

c

5 hm

d

50 hm

4

The map has a scale of 1:100. How many decimeters would 6 cm on the map represent?

a

6 dm

b

600 dm

c

60 dm

d

0.6 dm

e

0.06 dm

5

The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many decimeters would 9 mm on the map represent?

a

900 dm

b

90 dm

c

9,000 dm

d

90,000 dm

e

0.09 dm

6

The map has a scale of 1:1,000. How many meters would 4 mm on the map represent?

a

4,000 m

b

0.04 m

c

0.004 m

d

400 m

e

4 m

f

0.4 m

7

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

a

0.7 dam

b

0.007 dam

c

70 dam

d

0.0007 dam

e

700 dam

f

0.07 dam