Scale drawing and scales

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a two-dimensional representation of an actual object or place.

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What does the scale in a scale drawing indicate?

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The scale tells us what some length on the scale drawing represents in actual length.

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What is a two-dimensional figure?

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A two-dimensional figure is a flat figure that can be measured in two ways, such as length and width.

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If a scale drawing of a rectangular park is 5 inches wide and 7 inches long, and the actual park is 280 yards long, how wide is the actual park?

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200 yd

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What is the difference between a scale drawing and a scale model?

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A scale drawing is a two-dimensional representation, while a scale model is a three-dimensional representation.

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What is proportion in the context of scale drawings?

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Proportion refers to the relationship between the dimensions of the scale drawing and the actual object.

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True or False: A scale drawing can be used to determine the actual size of an object.

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True

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What is the purpose of using a scale in drawings?

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The purpose of using a scale is to accurately represent the size of an object in a smaller or larger format.

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If a scale drawing has a scale of 1 inch to 20 feet, how many feet does 3 inches represent?

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60 feet.

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What is an example of a scale drawing?

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A blueprint of a house is an example of a scale drawing.