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Unit 1
Working with maps
1. Observe the scale given on the map. Use your ruler to measure the real distance:
a. from 0 – 50m ___________________.
b. from 50m – 100m ___________________.
c. from 100m – 150m ___________________.
2. What have you found?
___________ cm on the scale represents ____________ m in real length.
It means that ____________ cm on the map represents ___________ m on the ground.
Below is the scale of the map of Ile aux Aigrettes
Activity 1.7
• We use symbols to show features on a map.
• We use a scale to measure the distance on a map.
What I
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scale distance measure length
Words to Learn
ILE AUX AIGRETTES
KEY
island
sea
0
Scale
50m 150m100m