GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 2

Maps, geography & people

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  1. Maps

    Use a simple map scale

    Convert stated map distances using a scale.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

A map scale says 1 cm = 2 km. How far is a 3 cm route?

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6 km

3 × 2 = 6 kilometers.

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