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1) What are lines on a topographic map called?
A
shape lines
B
slope
C
contour lines
D
contour interval
2) Who is a person that makes maps?
A
geologist
B
slopographer
C
cartographer
D
mapologist
3) What are dips or points below sea level?
A
depressions
B
valleys
C
reliefs
D
elevations
4) What is slope?
A
the rise or fall of the land
B
point below sea level
C
height above sea level
D
something you ski on
5) How do topographic maps show gentle slope?
A
With lines that are far apart
B
With no lines
C
With parallel lines
D
With lines that are close together
6) What symbol on a topographic map shows the mountain's true elevation?
A
a circle
B
a square
C
a dot
D
a triangle
7) Where is the mouth of a stream located?
A
at the beginning of the river
B
where the river has rapids
C
where the river splits into several streams
D
at the end of the river where it meets the ocean or sea
8) Which way does water flow?
A
uphill
B
from lower elevation to higher elevation
C
from higher elevation to lower elevation
D
towards mountain peak
9) What number value is sea level?
A
2
B
it doesn't have a number value
C
0
D
1
10) What is the name of the government agency that creates maps?
A
Comcast
B
GPS
C
NASA
D
USGS
11) How do topographic maps show depression?
A
with wavy lines
B
with hachure marks on the contour lines
C
with contour lines
D
the lines are shaded in
12) Which of these is NOT an example of what a topographic map would be used for?
A
to find how long a beach is
B
to see how many people live in an area
C
to find out what trails to hike on
D
to figure out where to build schools, churches, factories, etc.
13) What 3 things about the land do topographic maps tell us?
A
elevation, depression, and height
B
building locations, elevation, and water
C
elevation, slope, and relief
D
water, wind, and land
14) What is the difference between a hospital and a church on a topographic map?
A
hospital is larger square
B
church has red cross and hospital has black cross
C
church has black cross and hospital has red cross
D
church has a religious icon
15) What is another name for a topographic map?
A
slope map
B
top-down map
C
contour map
D
relief map
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