Scale, Similar Figures, and Walkable Neighborhoods Equity Quiz

What does the scale on a map tell us?

If 1 inch on a map equals 500 feet in real life, how far apart are two places that are 2 inches apart on the map?

In Neighborhood A, the park is 2 inches from the school, and in Neighborhood B, it’s 3 inches away. Which neighborhood is more walkable?

What makes two figures similar in geometry?

Why does using the same map scale make comparisons fair?

Which of these neighborhoods is most walkable?

What does the term walkability describe?

Why do urban planners use math when designing neighborhoods?

How can measuring distances on a map help us understand fairness in a community?

Imagine you are helping to design a “Future Fair Neighborhood.