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Select all of the answers that apply. |
is a representation of the earth's surface |
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Almost all maps have these four things:
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scale, legend, title, and compass
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Topographic maps represent an area's physical features by describing _____.
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shape, elevation, and steepness of features |
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Select all of the answers that apply.
Some rules to remember when reading topographic maps are _____. |
the elevations of contour lines must always be whole number multiples of the contour interval
points inside a contour line are a higher elevation than the contour line |
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The upstream of a river can be determined by _____.
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the direction of the points of the V shapes on contour lines
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Geologic maps are most recognized by their _____ which represent different _____.
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colors, rock units
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The capital letter(s) that label a rock unit (e.g., KJk) on a geologic map represents the rock unit's _____.
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age range
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Lower case letters that come after the capital letter(s), e.g., KJk, labeling a rock unit represent the rock unit's _____.
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rock type or name
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Any point outside a contour line is a _____ elevation than the contour line.
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lower
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Hachure lines, or lines with teeth, describe _____.
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depressions
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Any place inside a hachure line is a _____ elevation than the hachure line.
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lower
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1. fault line
2. contact line 3. axis fold 4. strike and dip |
very light and thin line 2 |
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1. geologic map
2. topographic map |
I want to study the physical features of my area, but also know what kinds of rocks it has. 1 |
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What is the elevation of point A?
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Point A has an elevation that is greater than 3350 feet. |
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What is the elevation of point B?
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Point B has an elevation less than 2750 feet. |
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What graphic would most represent the shape or profile of the main geographical feature in the map shown below? (Refer to first image and then use the second set of images to answer question.)
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