Try using a ruler or a measuring tape to measure the distance between two cities on a map or a globe. Then estimate the distance between the cities using the map's scale. Discuss the following:
the cities you selected
the scale of the map or the globe
the measurement you made with the ruler or measuring tape
the estimate you made of the actual distance between the cities
how you arrived at your estimate..

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Try using a ruler or a measuring tape to measure the distance between two cities on a map or a globe. Then estimate the distance between the cities using the map's scale. Discuss the following:
the cities you selected
the scale of the map or the globe
the measurement you made with the ruler or measuring tape
the estimate you made of the actual distance between the cities
how you arrived at your estimate..

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

lol i was writing kock but den it typed wingspan 0.000000000000000000000 strange and btw ty for medal

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

were you able to get anywhere with this?

anonymous · Answer

no im so confused :(

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

ok do you have a map and ruler?

skullpatrol · Answer

Do you know what a "scale" is in this context?

skullpatrol · Answer

@Megan_xoxo The scale of the map or the globe is a conversion factor.

skullpatrol · Answer

Are you familiar with the idea of a "conversion" factor?

skullpatrol · Answer

@Megan_xoxo  yes or no?

anonymous · Answer

no..

skullpatrol · Answer

Ok, I'll try and explain. Please ask as many questions as you want :)

skullpatrol · Answer

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