Let's solve the problem step by step using the information provided in the image.
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Understanding the Maps and Scales
We are given two maps,
Map A and
Map B, showing the same area but with different scales.
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Map A Scale: 1 inch = 1 mile
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Map B Scale: 1 inch = 2 miles
This means:
- On
Map A, every inch represents
1 real-world mile.
- On
Map B, every inch represents
2 real-world miles.
So, Map B is a
smaller-scale map (covers more area in less detail), while Map A is a
larger-scale map (shows more detail over a smaller area).
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Answering the Questions
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1. What does one inch stand for on the Map A scale?
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Answer: One inch on Map A stands for
1 mile.
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2. How many miles does one inch stand for on Map B?
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Answer: One inch on Map B stands for
2 miles.
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3. How long is Hall Road on Map A?
We need to measure Hall Road on Map A. From the image:
- Hall Road appears to be
2 inches long on Map A.
Since the scale is
1 inch = 1 mile, then:
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Length of Hall Road = 2 inches × 1 mile/inch =
2 miles
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Answer: Hall Road is
2 miles long.
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4. How long is Hall Road on Map B?
Now look at Map B.
- Hall Road is
1 inch long on Map B (since it’s half the size due to the larger scale).
- The scale is 1 inch = 2 miles, so:
> Length = 1 inch × 2 miles/inch =
2 miles
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Answer: Hall Road is
2 miles long (same real distance, just represented differently).
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5. Which map shows a smaller area?
- Map A has a
larger scale (1 inch = 1 mile), meaning it shows
more detail but covers
less area.
- Map B has a
smaller scale (1 inch = 2 miles), so it covers
more area but with less detail.
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Answer: Map A shows a
smaller area.
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6. Which map would be more useful for getting from the state highway to Jeb’s house?
To get from the state highway to Jeb’s house, you need
detailed local roads — especially if the route involves turns or small streets.
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Map A shows more detail (larger scale), so it’s better for navigating
local routes.
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Map B shows a broader area but lacks detail.
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Answer: Map A would be more useful because it shows more detail, making it easier to follow local roads to Jeb’s house.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. One inch on Map A stands for
1 mile.
2. One inch on Map B stands for
2 miles.
3. Hall Road is
2 miles long on Map A.
4. Hall Road is
2 miles long on Map B.
5.
Map A shows a smaller area.
6.
Map A would be more useful for getting from the state highway to Jeb’s house.
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✔ Key Concept:
Scale determines how much area is shown and how detailed it is.
- Larger scale (e.g., 1:1) = more detail, smaller area.
- Smaller scale (e.g., 1:2) = less detail, larger area.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map scale worksheet.
