Unit Test — Unit test Answers

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3

The image shows a world map.

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A
only near 0° latitude
B
on the prime meridian
C
only south of the equator
D
in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
4

Which correctly lists three features that are parts of the topography of an area?

A
elevation, people, and relief
B
landforms, elevation, and weather
C
people, landforms, and relief
D
relief, elevation, and landforms
5

Which phrase identifies the standard difference in elevation on a topography map?

A
index contour
B
contour interval
C
scale bar
D
topographic symbol
7

Which phrase best defines a mountain range?

A
a landform with an individual peak
B
a landform with multiple mountain ranges
C
a landform with multiple mountain systems
D
a landform with multiple peaks in the same area
9

A topographic map would best provide information about which area?

A
state boundaries
B
interstate highways
C
routes of minor roads
D
areas with mountains
10

The image shows a world map.

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A
Arctic
B
Atlantic
C
Indian
D
Pacific
12

The image shows a projection map.

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A
flat model, Mercator projection
B
flat model, conic projection
C
highly distorted model, Mercator projection
D
highly distorted model, conic projection
13

Which group relies on topography maps to construct buildings?

A
biologists
B
engineers
C
mountain climbers
D
camping enthusiasts
14

Which data are shown on topographic maps?

A
population sizes of major cities
B
information about elevation and slope
C
relief of each area laid out in tiled squares
D
variations in climate between geographic areas
15

Which information does a thicker contour line provide?

A
the locations of different mountainous areas
B
the elevations on a map based on given values
C
the characteristics of a landscape as it changes elevation
D
the relationships between distances on a map and on the ground
16

Which statement describes how globes represent Earth’s surface?

A
They model all of Earth’s surface.
B
They are flat and two dimensional.
C
They represent underwater features using symbols.
D
They provide detailed information about towns or cities.
17

Which phrase describes a plateau?

A
low elevation
B
surface cut by streams
C
rounded or sharp peaks
D
gradual slopes on all sides

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