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What type of scale is '1 inch = 1 mile'?
Look for the form of expression.
What does a representative fraction of 1:100,000 indicate?
Think about the ratio aspect.
What does a scale of 1:100,000 mean?
Think of how many centimeters are in a meter.
True or False: A linear scale can adjust to different map sizes.
Consider how the scale visually represents distance.
You have a city map that uses a scale of 1:30,000. If two points on the map are 6 cm apart, how far apart are the actual locations?
Always convert units to understand the distance.
Explain how a misinterpretation of scale could impact a real-world navigation scenario. Provide an example.
Think of real-world implications when traveling or planning.
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