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Grade 4 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 4

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.

Grade 5 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 5

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.

Grade 6 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 6

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.

Grade 7 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 7

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.

Grade 8 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 8

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.

Grade 9 Social Sciences essentials

Social Sciences • Essential reference • Grade 9

Map distance = Ground distance × Map scale
Map scaleRelationship between map and real distance (Ratio)

When to use it

Use when measuring and interpreting distances on maps.

Worked example

Apply the stated scale after measuring the map distance.

Common mistakes

  • Not converting units before calculating.

Practice question

Use a map scale to calculate one ground distance.