Employ your understanding to the use of a graphic map scale to determine the approximate distance between San Antonio and Houston within 10 miles.

Question

A: approximately 240 miles
B: approximately 180 miles
C: approximately 280 miles
D: approximately 80 miles

Answer 1

To determine the approximate distance between San Antonio and Houston using a graphic map scale, the correct answer is A: approximately 240 miles.

This distance is commonly cited as the driving distance between the two cities, typically ranging around 190 to 200 miles depending on the specific route taken, but rounding to the nearest available option given in your choices, 240 miles is the most reasonable approximation.