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Study the topographic map and symbol chart.At which point is swampland located?
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1B
2C
3D
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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 lines3
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
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.5
Study the topography map.What does the line at 13600 represent?
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scale barB
index contourC
elevation differenceD
topographic symbol6
Study the topographic map.
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1B
2C
3D
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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 areas8
Study the image.
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Cove HillB
Atkins HillC
Mead MountainD
Great Pond Mountain9
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
recreation
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