Scale Drawing by N. Dillon

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

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.

15 miles

8 miles

60 miles

32 miles

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.

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.

1:72

1:4

1:12

1:36

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