Scale Drawing by N. Dillon

Open Ended

Do architects use the same scale factor for each room when designing a house? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why scale drawings and models are used?

• To represent objects that are too large or too small to be drawn or built at actual size

• To make objects look more colorful

• To confuse people about the real size of objects

• To create exact replicas at full size

Multiple Choice

What does the scale on a map represent?

• The ratio that compares the measurements of the drawing or model to the measurements of the real object.

• The actual distance between two cities.

• The color coding of different regions.

• The population density of an area.

Multiple Choice

If a map scale is 4 inches = 30 miles, what is the actual distance represented by 2 inches on the map?

• 15 miles

• 8 miles

• 60 miles

• 32 miles

Fill in the Blank

A scale drawing of a rectangular room has a length of 6 inches and a width of 4 inches. The drawing uses a scale of one inch to three feet. The area of the room is ___ ft².

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a scale factor?

• A scale having the same units in simplest form.

• A ratio that compares measurements in different units.

• A measurement of area.

• A type of map legend.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about scale factors are true?

• A replica has a scale factor of 1:1.

• A reduction has a scale factor less than 1.

• An enlargement has a scale factor greater than 1.

• A scale factor always uses different units.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a scale and a scale factor, and provide an example of when you would use each.

Multiple Choice

What is the scale factor when converting 1 inch to 6 feet?

• 1:72

• 1:4

• 1:12

• 1:36

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using scale drawings and scale models?

• To represent objects that are too large or too small to be drawn or built at actual size

• To decorate architectural plans

• To make objects look more attractive

• To confuse viewers