Geography · Grades 5–9
Map scale, direction and distance · Revision sheet
Separate a model distance from a journey distance.
Learn the idea
Scale
A scale relates map length to real-world length.
Units
Both lengths in a representative fraction use the same units.
Direction
Use the map’s stated north reference rather than guessing from page position.
Limits
Straight-line distance can differ from an actual route.
Explain without looking
- Why should a map's date be checked before planning?
- Which information is required to turn a map length into a represented distance?
Independent educational review required. Grade bands are approximate; these are not officially aligned curricula.