Topographic Maps Answers
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Cove HillB
Atkins HillC
Mead MountainD
Great Pond Mountain2
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Study the topographic map.Which value is a good estimate of the railroad’s average elevation?
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450B
480C
500D
5503
Study the topographic map.
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1B
2C
3D
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Study the topography map.What does the line at 13600 represent?
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scale barB
index contourC
elevation differenceD
topographic symbol5
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 construction6
Why would an engineer most likely use topography maps in his or her work?
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to find an area used for campingB
to define a political boundary lineC
to determine the best location for a new roadD
to find the ideal place to hike on a mountain7
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 lines8
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
recreation9
Which data are shown on topographic maps?
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population sizes of major citiesB
information about elevation and slopeC
relief of each area laid out in tiled squaresD
variations in climate between geographic areas10
Which statement describes the function of scale bars on a topography map?
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They identify the orientation of a slope.B
They are used to find the distance between two hills.C
They locate the elevation for a given region.D
They provide the numerical value of an elevation.Did you find these answers helpful?
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