Topographic maps are usually large-scale maps that show

a close-up view of a small geographic area

What is qualitative observation?

observation using the senses for qualities or adjectives

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1
This is usually every fifth contour line that is labelled or darker on a topography map
contour interval
contour line
symbol
index contour
2
Topographic maps are usually large-scale maps that show
the USA
only rivers & lakes
a close-up view of a small geographic area
entire continents
3
What is not an example of a fact?
Ms. Grupe's dog's names are Bogey & Huckleberry.
LRMS has 6th, 7th & 8th graders.
Science 6 is fun!
Dr. Duarte is the principal of LRMS.
4
What is the first step in writing a good conclusion?
State what you learned.
Restate the question.
Analyze the data.
Restate your hypothesis.
5
What grade are you studying to get on your Scientific Process Skills & topography test?
F
B
A
C
6
What is the change in elevation from one contour line to another?
elevation
index contour
contour interval
relief
7
What is qualitative observation?
observations using data
observation using the senses for qualities or adjectives
observation using quantities, measurement
observation using the just the brain
8
Where do you start to interpret a topographic map?
index contour
contour lines
map scale
contour interval
9
Which is not an example of an inference?
LRMS kids are smart because it is a CA Blue Ribbon School.
All candy is sweet because it has sugar in it..
There are 7 days in a week.
The sky is blue so it must be hot outside.
10
Which of the following is not shown on a road map?
streams & lakes
directions & distance
elevation, slope & relief
highways & buildings
11
A contour line that forms a closed loop with dashes pointing to the inside represents
a mountain
a depression
a slope
a hilltop
12
What is the difference in elevation between the highest & lowest parts of an area?
slant
slope
relief
elevation
13
Contour lines that are closely spaced mean
flat topography
steep topography
there are steps
topography that is rough
14
What does a closed loop on a topography map indicate?
a hilltop
a hollow
a witch's hat
a depression
15
On a topographic map, points of equal elevation are connected by
contour lines
symbols
index contours
dots
16
In the US, many topographic maps have a ______________ of 1 : 24,000
mileage
distance
ratio
scale

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Questions 16

Answers

1
This is usually every fifth contour line that is labelled or darker on a topography map
contour interval
contour line
symbol
index contour
2
Topographic maps are usually large-scale maps that show
the USA
only rivers & lakes
a close-up view of a small geographic area
entire continents
3
What is not an example of a fact?
Ms. Grupe's dog's names are Bogey & Huckleberry.
LRMS has 6th, 7th & 8th graders.
Science 6 is fun!
Dr. Duarte is the principal of LRMS.
4
What is the first step in writing a good conclusion?
State what you learned.
Restate the question.
Analyze the data.
Restate your hypothesis.
5
What grade are you studying to get on your Scientific Process Skills & topography test?
F
B
A
C
6
What is the change in elevation from one contour line to another?
elevation
index contour
contour interval
relief
7
What is qualitative observation?
observations using data
observation using the senses for qualities or adjectives
observation using quantities, measurement
observation using the just the brain
8
Where do you start to interpret a topographic map?
index contour
contour lines
map scale
contour interval
9
Which is not an example of an inference?
LRMS kids are smart because it is a CA Blue Ribbon School.
All candy is sweet because it has sugar in it..
There are 7 days in a week.
The sky is blue so it must be hot outside.
10
Which of the following is not shown on a road map?
streams & lakes
directions & distance
elevation, slope & relief
highways & buildings
11
A contour line that forms a closed loop with dashes pointing to the inside represents
a mountain
a depression
a slope
a hilltop
12
What is the difference in elevation between the highest & lowest parts of an area?
slant
slope
relief
elevation
13
Contour lines that are closely spaced mean
flat topography
steep topography
there are steps
topography that is rough
14
What does a closed loop on a topography map indicate?
a hilltop
a hollow
a witch's hat
a depression
15
On a topographic map, points of equal elevation are connected by
contour lines
symbols
index contours
dots
16
In the US, many topographic maps have a ______________ of 1 : 24,000
mileage
distance
ratio
scale