Name:

Using a Map Scale

Using the scale on the map and the ruler at the bottom of the page, measure
the distance from one dot to the other, working your way along the path.

Post Office
1inch = 10 miles

restaurant

Joe’s House

HOSPITAL
SCHOOL

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1) How far is Joe’s house from the post office?

2) Is the restaurant at a distance of 45 miles from

Joe’s house?

3) How far is the hospital from the restaurant?

4) Measure the distance between the school and

Joe’s house.

5) How many miles away is the post office from

the hospital?

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Name:

Using a Map Scale

Using the scale on the map and the ruler at the bottom of the page, measure
the distance from one dot to the other, working your way along the path.

Post Office
1inch = 10 miles

restaurant

Joe’s House

HOSPITAL
SCHOOL

12
11 1
10 2
9 3
8 4
7 5
6

1) How far is Joe’s house from the post office? 65 miles

2) Is the restaurant at a distance of 45 miles from No, it is 50 miles away.

Joe’s house?

3) How far is the hospital from the restaurant? 45 miles

4) Measure the distance between the school and 65 miles

Joe’s house.

5) How many miles away is the post office from 60 miles

the hospital?

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