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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 859.2
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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 symbol3
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 image.
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Cove HillB
Atkins HillC
Mead MountainD
Great Pond Mountain5
Study the topographic map and symbol chart.At which point is swampland located?
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1B
2C
3D
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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
recreation7
Study the topographic map.Which value is a good estimate of the railroad’s average elevation?
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450B
480C
500D
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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 mountain9
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 areasDid you find these answers helpful?
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