4.4+Using+Map+Scales


 * 2th December 2008
 * Initials: AA
 * Big Idea: Many things in our world are mathematically similar and we can use this to understand and describe the world around us.
 * Essential Question:What types situations can I use my similarity ideas to solve?
 * Notes from Class:


 * How can you use the scale on a map to calculate the scale factor between** **the map and the real state? What is the scale factor?**

2.5= 80 miles. Therefore the scale factor 32.


 * How many miles of fencing would it take to surround the state of Utah?**

It would take 42880 miles of fencing to surround the state of Utah.


 * Use the scale factor to estimate the area of Utah.**

The area of Utah is 86800 This is so because the bottom edge of the map is 270miles and the left side is 350miles. Multiplying these two gives 91800. Then I multiply 70x110 because that is the area for the indent. This gives 7700. Then I just subtract the numbers to get the Area

It would take about 14 hrs to get to Saint George from Logan.
 * If you drove at a steady pace of 55 mph, about how long would it take to travel from Logan to Saint George?**

//**Follow-Up**//
 * The total land area and water area of the Untied States about 3,717,522 miles squared. What percent is theis total area the area of Utah?**

15% of this total land and water area is Utah