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Models of Earth — Test Answers

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Which landform rises abruptly from its surroundings and has a rounded or sharp peak?

A
hill
B
mountain
C
plains
D
plateau
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How is the elevation displayed on a topographic map?

A
contour lines
B
contour intervals
C
index contours
D
intermediate contours
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Which phrase describes elevation?

A
the height of a feature above sea level
B
the distance of a feature above the clouds
C
the distance above the lowest point in the area
D
the height of a feature above the nearest mountaintop
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Which correctly lists the three features of Earth that are the main types of landforms?

A
hills, valleys, and plateaus
B
lakes, valleys, and mountains
C
mountains, plains, and plateaus
D
plains, lakes, and hills
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The image shows a topographic map.

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A
close to Nixon Lane
B
in the lowland marsh
C
at the Colorado River
D
near a major highway
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Which statement describes landforms?

A
They are natural.
B
They are all the same.
C
They have indistinct shapes.
D
They all have the same combinations of elevation and relief.
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Which parts of a map would be referenced to find a specific location at 95°E, 24°N?

A
map key
B
map scale
C
compass rose
D
lines of latitude and longitude
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Which information does a compass rose provide on a map?

A
direction
B
distance
C
features
D
symbols
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Topography maps are best used for which activity?

A
designing roads for a new town
B
sailing across one of the Great Lakes
C
estimating the number of trees in an area
D
determining the warmest beach to visit
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Which statement describes one characteristic of index contour lines?

A
They appear thinner and lighter than other lines on a map.
B
They show regions where a difference in elevation exists.
C
They show the locations of roads and paths on the landscape.
D
They show ratios used to determine the actual distance on a map.
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Which is a common type of map projection?

A
distorted
B
digital
C
curved-surface
D
equal-area
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Which displays Earth’s curved surface on a flat model?

A
globe
B
grid
C
meridian
D
projection

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