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The problem in your image states:

- **Scale of the map**: 1 : 300,000
- **Length of the river on the map**: 2 cm
- You are asked to find the **real length of the river in kilometers**.

### Solution:

1. The scale of 1:300,000 means that 1 cm on the map corresponds to 300,000 cm in real life.
   
2. If the river is 2 cm on the map, the real-life length is:
   \[
   2 \, \text{cm} \times 300,000 = 600,000 \, \text{cm}
   \]

3. Convert 600,000 cm to kilometers:
   \[
   600,000 \, \text{cm} = 6,000 \, \text{m} = 6 \, \text{km}
   \]

So, the real length of the river is **6 kilometers**.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

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Here are some follow-up questions to deepen your understanding:

1. How do you convert from centimeters to kilometers directly?
2. What would the real length be if the river on the map were 3 cm instead of 2 cm?
3. If the scale were 1:500,000, how would the real length of a 2 cm river differ?
4. How would you convert the scale from 1:300,000 to meters per centimeter?
5. Can you express the scale in a ratio of kilometers per kilometer?

**Tip**: Always remember to check the units you are working with to avoid confusion during conversions!

The scale on a map is 1:300,000. The length of a river on the map is 2 cm. What is the length of the river in real life? Give your answer in kilometres.

Solve this map scale problem where the scale is 1:300,000, and the length of the river on the map is 2 cm. Learn how to convert map measurements into real-life distances using scale conversion and unit conversion techniques. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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