6th Grade Earth Science Topographic Map Quiz

Question 1

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What type of map shows the surface feature of an area?

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Contour map
topographic map
relief map

Question 2

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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

Question 3

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Topographic maps provide highly accurate information on ________________________ of the ground surface.

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elevation
relief
temperature
slope

Question 4

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What do mapmakers use to represent elevation, relief and slope on topographic maps?

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color
contour lines

Question 5

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A contour line connects points of different elevation

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True
False

Question 6

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What is the change in elevation from contour line to contour line called?

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height
elevation
contour interval

Question 7

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The contour interval for a given map is always the same

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True
False

Question 8

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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
third, relief
fifth, index

Question 9

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Index contours are labeled with ____________________________________ in round units, such as 2000 feet __________________________.

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above sea level
below sea level

Question 10

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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

Question 11

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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

Question 12

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Topographic maps are usually large scale maps.

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True
False

Question 13

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Topographic maps are usually large scale maps.

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True
False

Question 14

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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
1:18,000, 18 feet
1:24,000, 0.24 km (kilometers)

Question 15

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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
large buildings, airports and highways are outlines at the correct scale
Symbols are used to show houses and other small features.
details of elevation and features such as river and coastlines

Question 16

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On a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes.

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True
False

Question 17

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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
hilltop
lake
alien landing site

Question 18

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A closed loop with dashes indicates a:

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quicksand pit
depression
lake
mountain

Question 19

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______________- shaped contour lines pointing down hill indicate a ridge line.

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Question 20

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Wide spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes.

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True
False

Question 21

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V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley.

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True
False

Question 22

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Topographic maps have many uses in in:

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science
engineering
Nintendo land
business
Chuck E. Cheeses
government
everyday life

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