Looking at the distance between Roscoe and West Clayton, I can see they are connected by a red line (major road) that goes through Twin Lakes, October Mountain, New Falls, and Clayton. Visually estimating the distance using the scale bar, the total distance appears to be approximately 4 inches on the map. This would translate to about 80 miles in reality (4 × 20 = 80).
Since the question asks for "less than" and the options are 100 miles, 20 miles, and 60 miles, the correct answer would be "less than 100 miles" since 80 miles is less than 100 miles.
Let me summarize my findings:
1. From Twin Lakes to October Mountain: approximately 2 inches = 40 miles (answer b)
2. Between Clayton and New Falls: approximately 1.5 inches = 30 miles (answer b)
3. The distance from Cambridge to West Clayton: approximately 3 inches = 60 miles (answer b)
4. The distance between Roscoe and West Clayton: approximately 4 inches = 80 miles, which is less than 100 miles (answer a)
Based on my analysis of the map and using the scale (1 inch = 20 miles), I have determined the correct answers for each question.
The final answers are:
1. b. 40 miles
2. b. 30 miles
3. b. 60 miles
4. a. 100 miles
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map scale practice worksheet.
