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Topography And Law Of Superposition
Test Description: Earth science
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Topographical Maps show us.....
A
land features
B
design
C
color
D
shading
2) A contour line is a line that is joining points of.....
A
different elevations
B
equal color
C
different colors
D
equal elevation
3) What are lines WITHOUT elevation numbers that never cross and are constant throughout the map?
A
Color Lines
B
Number Lines
C
Contour Lines
D
Shape Lines
4) The further the lines are apart from each other on a topographical map means it is a _____________ slope.
A
soft
B
big
C
heavy
D
gentle
5) The closer the lines are on a topographical map means it is a _____________ slope.
A
short
B
map
C
colorful
D
steep
6) Elevation is the.....
A
distance below sea level
B
distance below the crust
C
distance above the crust
D
distance above sea level
7) Contour intervals represent the amount each contour line _____________.
A
increase
B
decrease
8) Which provides the best definition of a topographic map?
A
a map showing the shape of Earth's surface by using shading
B
a map showing the shape of Earth's surface by using lines
C
an image of Earth's surface that was taken by aircraft
D
a map showing roads, cities, and other political features
9) How does water running downhill reshape Earth's surface?
A
through evaporation
B
through erosion
C
through condensation
D
through channeling
10) Select all that apply: A topographic maps helps show.....
A
all of the above
B
size
C
elevation
D
shape
11) What is erosion?
A
a process that determines shape
B
What is erosion?
C
a process that creates things
D
What is erosion?
12) The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
A
The absolute age of rock layers
B
the super powers of rocks
C
The relative age of rock layers
D
The age of fossils
13) Which type of evidence acts as a record of changes in species over time and indicates major changes in Earth’s surface and climate?
A
movement of continents
B
ripple marks and mud cracks
C
compositon of ice core samples
D
fossil record
14) A geologist is studying three layers of sedimentary rock in an area. The layers have not shifted from their original positions. The geologist records the relative ages of the rocks. The bottom layer is listed as the oldest. The top layer is listed as
A
the law of superposition
B
radioactive decay
C
principle of unconformaty
D
mineral content
15) Which property of fossils allows scientists to determine the relative ages of rock layers?
A
fossils can be analyzed to determine their exact age
B
fossil form from the remains of living organisims
C
fossils are usually found only in sedimentary rock.
D
the fossils show change over time as the species evolves.
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