How can a child of 14 years be able to use a map scale?

A child of 14 years can use a map scale by following these steps:

1. Understand the concept of a map scale: Explain to the child that a map scale is a ratio that shows the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances on the ground.

2. Locate the map scale: Show the child where the map scale is located on the map. It is usually found in the corner or along the border of the map.

3. Read the map scale: Explain to the child how to read the map scale. For example, if the map scale is 1:10,000, it means that 1 unit on the map represents 10,000 units on the ground.

4. Use the map scale: Show the child how to use the map scale to measure distances on the map. They can do this by measuring the distance between two points on the map and then using the map scale to convert that distance to the actual distance on the ground.

5. Practice using the map scale: Give the child some practice exercises to help them become more familiar with using the map scale. This could involve measuring distances between different points on the map and converting them to actual distances on the ground.

With practice and guidance, a child of 14 years should be able to effectively use a map scale to measure distances on a map.