What is mercator projection?

lines straight, land near poles distorted

distance in degrees north or south of the equator

What does GPS stand for?

Global positioning system, all of the above

What is equal-area projection?

distorts shapes around edges of map

a process where mapmakerss determine distances and elevations

A mountain range is a. . .

group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age

A mountain belt is a. . .

a larger unit of mountain ranges and mountain systems in a long chain

What is conic projection?

longtitude lines straight, latitude lines curved

distance in degrees east or west of the equator

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1
To read a topographic map you must understand. . .
symbols
all of the above
map's scale
contour lines
2
How many types of plains are there?
3
1
4
2
3
If the contour interval is 5 and the peak is at 60, where would the next line be?
50
55
59
63
4
What is mercator projection?
lines straight, land near poles distorted
none of the abov
longtitude lines straight, latitude lines curved
distorted shapes around edges of the map
5
What is latitude?
distance in degrees north or south of the equator
distance in degrees east or west of the equator
distance between the oceans of our planet
distance between earth and the moon
6
What does GPS stand for?
Global positioning system
Global Positioning Service
Global Positioning Satellite System
all of the above
7
The equator divides the. . .
north and south poles
east and west poles
north and west poles
south and east poles
8
How many types of mountains are there?
4
2
3
1
9
How many pixels are satellite images made out of?
hundred thousands
millions
thousands
hundreds
10
How much is a degree of a circle?
1/100
1/260
1/480
1/360
11
What is equal-area projection?
none of the above
longtitude lines straight, latitude lines curved
distorts shapes around edges of map
lines straight, land near poles distorted
12
Computers have revolutionized mapmaking in what way?
can store, process, and display data electronically
automatically makes maps
digitize data
all of the above
13
Lines of latitude and longtitude are used to find what on Earth?
all of the above
sea level
landmasses
location
14
Surveying is. . .
finding latitude, longtitude, elevation of points on earth's surface
a process where mapmakerss determine distances and elevations
an imaginary line between the north and south poles
asking questions on a specific topic for more general experiment on humans
15
How many main types of landforms are there?
1
4
2
3
16
Index contours are. . .
shorter than other lines
lighter than other lines
thicker than other lines
darker than other lines
17
Contour lines represent. . .
slope
elevation
all of the above
relief
18
The prime meridian divides the. . .
south and west poles
north and south poles
north and east poles
east and west poles
19
A mountain range is a. . .
a larger unit of mountain ranges and mountain systems in a long chain
the different mountain ranges in a region
group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age
none of the above
20
A plateau has a more or less. . .
pointed surface
rounded surface
level surface
rocky surface
21
A mountain belt is a. . .
none of the above
group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age
a larger unit of mountain ranges and mountain systems in a long chain
the different mountain ranges in a region
22
What is conic projection?
distorts shapes around edges of the map
longtitude lines straight, latitude lines curved
lines straight, land near poles distorted
none of the above
23
Which map is best for examining elevation?
world globe
topographic map
none of the above
conic projection map
24
What is longtitude?
distance between the oceans of our earth
distance between the earth and the moon
distance in degrees east or west of the equator
distance in degrees north or south of the equator
25
Topographic maps have many uses, including. . .
city and town management
all of the above
aid in science
aid in egnineering

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