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Mastering Map Distance Measurement

This document provides a lesson on measuring distances on maps, focusing on both direct and indirect methods using paper and string. It includes examples of estimating straight line distances and using scale lines for accurate measurement. The aim is to prepare cadets for filling in a Route Card and passing map and compass tests.

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67 views39 pages

Mastering Map Distance Measurement

This document provides a lesson on measuring distances on maps, focusing on both direct and indirect methods using paper and string. It includes examples of estimating straight line distances and using scale lines for accurate measurement. The aim is to prepare cadets for filling in a Route Card and passing map and compass tests.

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Measuring

Distances

Map Reading
Revision –
Conventional Signs
What are the Conventional
Signs below?

Site
Museum
of Battle
 The AIM of this lesson is to teach
you how to measure distance on a
map.
 The REASON WHY is later on in
cadets you will be able to fill in a
Route Card.
 The INCENTIVE is that you will be
able to pass parts of your 1* and 2*
Map and Compass test.

Map Reading
Straight Line
Distances

Map Reading
Estimating Straight
Line Distances

Map Reading
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3 Grid Squares = 3km
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5 Grid Squares = 5km
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44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
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3 Grid Squares = 3 x 1.5 = 4.5km
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44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
Questions?

Map Reading
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5km
60
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
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1.5km
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44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
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1.5km
60
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
The Scale Line

Map Reading
Scale Line

1 0 1 2 3 4
KILOMETRES

1 0

KILOMETRES

Map Reading
Scale Line
2 Whole Km + 4 Divisions = 2.4Km

1 0 1 2 3

A B

Map Reading
Measuring Straight
Line Distances by
Paper

Map Reading
A

B
Measuring Straight
Lines
3 Whole Km + 2 Divisions = 3.2Km

1 0 1 2 3

A B

Map Reading
Measuring Straight
Line Distances by
String

Map Reading
Measuring Straight
Lines
3 Whole Km + 2 Divisions = 3.2Km

1 0 1 2 3

A B

Map Reading
Any
Questions?

Map Reading
Measuring Indirect
Line Distances by
Paper

Map Reading
The distance by road is…….

4 .1 km
Measuring Indirect
Line Distances by
String

Map Reading
The distance by road is…….

4 .1 km
Questions?

Map Reading
With the maps in
front of you work
out the distance
from these points.
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 GRID 892 417 TO 867 388 DIRECT
 Use Paper

 GRID 971 138 TO 003 143 INDIRECT


 Use String

 GRID 952 149 TO 951 197


 You Choose What you Use

 GRID 935 263 TO 965 268 INDIRECT


 Use Paper

 GRID 967 238 TO 943 233 DIRECT


 Use String

 GRID 959 164 TO 007 139


 You Choose What you Use
Summary
This lesson you have learnt
how to measure distance
on a map directly and
indirectly using paper and
string
Map Reading
End

Map Reading

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