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What type of map shows the surface feature of an area?
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Contour map
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topographic map
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relief map
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Topographic maps use symbols to portray the land as if you were looking down from above.
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- True
- False
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Topographic maps provide highly accurate information on ________________________ of the ground surface.
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elevation
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relief
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temperature
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slope
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What do mapmakers use to represent elevation, relief and slope on topographic maps?
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color
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contour lines
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A contour line connects points of different elevation
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- True
- False
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What is the change in elevation from contour line to contour line called?
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height
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elevation
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contour interval
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The contour interval for a given map is always the same
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- True
- False
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Usually every ________________contour line is known as the __________________contour and is darker and heavier than others.
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first, primary
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third, relief
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fifth, index
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Index contours are labeled with ____________________________________ in round units, such as 2000 feet __________________________.
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above sea level
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below sea level
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To read a topographic map, you must familiarize yourself with the map's scale and symbols and interpret the map's contour lines.
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- True
- False
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A large scale map is one that shows a far-away view of the Earth's surface.
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- True
- False
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Topographic maps are usually large scale maps.
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- True
- False
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Topographic maps are usually large scale maps.
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- True
- False
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Most topographic maps in the US are at a scale of _______________________, where 1 cm equals _________________________.
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1:100, 100 miles
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1:18,000, 18 feet
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1:24,000, 0.24 km (kilometers)
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On a 1:24,000 map, what can be shown?
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the number of ducks in a pond
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large buildings, airports and highways are outlines at the correct scale
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Symbols are used to show houses and other small features.
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details of elevation and features such as river and coastlines
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On a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes.
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- True
- False
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A contour line that forms a closed loop with no other contour lines inside indicates a :
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mountain
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hilltop
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lake
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alien landing site
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A closed loop with dashes indicates a:
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quicksand pit
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depression
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lake
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mountain
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______________- shaped contour lines pointing down hill indicate a ridge line.
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V
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W
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Q
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Wide spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes.
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- True
- False
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V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley.
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- True
- False
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Topographic maps have many uses in in:
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science
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engineering
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Nintendo land
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business
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Chuck E. Cheeses
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government
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everyday life
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