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Ch 1 6th Grade
Test Description: Maps
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A group of satellites used for navigation is called the Geologic Information Systems.
A
false
B
true
2) The process of collecting information about an area without coming into physical contact with it is called
A
GPS
B
remote sensing
C
geographic mapping
D
GIS
3) A map drawn as if you were looking at Earth's surface from the side is drawn in
A
profile view
B
geologic view
C
topographic view
D
map view
4) The height of an object above sea level is its elevation
A
false
B
true
5) A measure of the steepness of the land is called
A
map legend
B
elevation
C
contour
D
slope
6) The relationship between a distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground is the map scale.
A
false
B
true
7) The difference in elevation between one contour line and the next is called the
A
index contour
B
contour interval
C
none of the above
D
relief
8) Wrapping an imaginary paper into a party hat shape and putting it on Earth explains how a ___ is produced.
A
cylindrical projection
B
conical projection
C
azimuthal projection
D
equal-area projection
9) Latitude lines run east-west and are measure in degrees north or south of the equator
A
true
B
false
10) A computerized system that allows a user to make layered maps highlighting different information is called
A
GMC
B
GIS
C
GPS
D
GED
11) The line of longitude 180 degrees east or west of the prime meridian is called the
A
secondary meridian
B
International Date Line
C
time line
D
equator
12) Index contours are darker than other contour lines and are labeled by elevation.
A
false
B
true
13) The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point in an area is called
A
steepness
B
contour
C
relief
D
elevation
14) How many time zones are there?
A
20
B
8
C
24
D
17
15) A diagram showing a vertical slice through rocks below the surface is called
A
geologic slice
B
cross-contour
C
cross-section
D
contour interval
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