Sizing It Up: Map Distances


 

This activity allows you to calculate the distance between any two cities by measuring the length in pixels between two cities of known distance. This activity is used to practice the use of proportions in solving problems.

 

Choose from the following world sites:

 

Central America

India

Israel

Italy

Japan

United Kingdom

 

 

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