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ES Maps 2.2
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Earth Science Maps 2.2
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1
Which type of map would best be used to find directions between two points of interest?
contour map
politcal map
bathymetric map
road map
2
Latitude and longitude are expressed as degrees divided into _____.
70 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes
50 minutes
3
You are facing northwest and turn clockwise 180 degrees, which direction would you be facing?
northeast
southeast
southwest
northwest
4
Lines of Latitude meet at the poles
false
true
5
A contour map would be best used to determine which of the following?
the climate of the mountain
the location of a mountain
the height of a mountain
the distance between two mountains
6
The rules of topographic maps include _____.
contour lines never cross
every 5th line is labeled
lines connect point of the same elevation
all of the above
7
If you’re facing north and turn 270° clockwise, which direction would you be facing?
South
West
Norh
East
8
If you’re facing north and turn 225° clockwise, which direction would you be facing?
northeast
southwest
southeast
northwest
9
The top of the map generally represents north?
false
true
10
A contour map is primarily used to show
elevation
physical features
boundaries between political regions
climates in certain regions
11
You can find your location on a map if you know only your latitude and longitude.
true
flase
12
The part of a map that allows you to find the distance between two points is called the ___.
key
scale
legend
13
What type of projection is this?
gnomic
mercator
robinson
conic
14
Find the direction of a, b, c and d. Which direction is southwest?
d
a
b
c
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the contour interval is
the area covered by the map
the difference in elevation between on line and another
the horizontal distance between contour lines
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What type of map is this?
Road
Conic Projection
Topographic
Gnomic Projection