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Study the topographic map and symbol chart.At which point is swampland located?
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Study the topographic map.
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1B
2C
3D
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A new mall will be constructed in a large city.Why are business owners most likely viewing a topography map before construction?
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to find flat areas of land for buildingB
to identify key landforms in the areaC
to calculate an area’s contour intervalD
to locate steep slopes for road construction4
Study the topographic map.
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Two creeks flow through the picnic area.B
Several steep slopes are found inside the picnic area.C
The elevation changes from 635 to 600 at the picnic area.D
The highest point inside the picnic area has an elevation of 859.5
Study the topographic map.Which value is a good estimate of the railroad’s average elevation?
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450B
480C
500D
5506
Which is one way that topographic maps are different from other maps?
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Unlike other maps, topographic maps indicate man-made and natural landforms.B
Unlike other maps, topographic maps include the locations of countries and cities.C
Unlike other maps, topographic maps contain a compass rose to show direction.D
Unlike other maps, topographic maps include boundary lines separating one state from another.7
Winston studies a topography map that shows camping and hiking areas.Winston is most likely using the map for which purpose?
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scienceB
engineeringC
governmentD
recreation8
Study the topography map.What does the line at 13600 represent?
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scale barB
index contourC
elevation differenceD
topographic symbol9
Which group relies on topography maps to construct buildings?
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biologistsB
engineersC
mountain climbersD
camping enthusiasts10
Which phrase describes a contour interval?
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place where roads intersect a slopeB
thick heavy lines on a topography mapC
numerical values of an area’s elevationD
the difference in elevation between two linesDid you find these answers helpful?
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