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Topographical Maps show us.....
a) color
b) shading
c) land features
d) design

A contour line is a line that is joining points of.....
a) equal color
b) different elevations
c) different colors
d) equal elevation

What are lines WITHOUT elevation numbers that never cross and are constant throughout the map?
a) Contour Lines
b) Number Lines
c) Color Lines
d) Shape Lines

The further the lines are apart from each other on a topographical map means it is a _____________ slope.
a) big
b) gentle
c) heavy
d) soft

The closer the lines are on a topographical map means it is a _____________ slope.
a) steep
b) short
c) colorful
d) map

Elevation is the.....
a) distance above sea level
b) distance below sea level
c) distance above the crust
d) distance below the crust

Contour intervals represent the amount each contour line _____________.
a) increase
b) decrease
c)
d)

Which provides the best definition of a topographic map?
a) a map showing the shape of Earth's surface by using shading
b) an image of Earth's surface that was taken by aircraft
c) a map showing roads, cities, and other political features
d) a map showing the shape of Earth's surface by using lines

How does water running downhill reshape Earth's surface?
a) through evaporation
b) through channeling
c) through erosion
d) through condensation

Select all that apply: A topographic maps helps show.....
a) elevation
b) shape
c) size
d) all of the above

What is erosion?
a) What is erosion?
b) What is erosion?
c) a process that creates things
d) a process that determines shape

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
a) The absolute age of rock layers
b) The relative age of rock layers
c) The age of fossils
d) the super powers of rocks

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) fossil record
b) compositon of ice core samples
c) ripple marks and mud cracks
d) movement of continents

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) radioactive decay
b) principle of unconformaty
c) the law of superposition
d) mineral content

Which property of fossils allows scientists to determine the relative ages of rock layers?
a) the fossils show change over time as the species evolves.
b) fossils are usually found only in sedimentary rock.
c) fossil form from the remains of living organisims
d) fossils can be analyzed to determine their exact age

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