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36 Cards in this Set
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On a topographic map, what is used to connect points of equal elevation?
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Contour lines
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Contour lines that are widely spaced indicate that the land has what type of slope?
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gentle
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The head of the stream is where it -------
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starts
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Between two side by side contour lines a contour interval shows the difference in ______
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elevation
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If the elevation of a point is not on a line, you must ____
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estimate
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The marks within a shape that indicate that it is a depression are called _____
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hachures
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The color green on a map represents_______
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vegetation
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The color black on a map represents______
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buildings
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To show rivers on a topographic map,contour lines form _______
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an upside V
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The initials BM stand for____
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Bench Mark
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The bold contour lines on a topographic map that are marked with elevations are called_______
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index contour
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Contour lines showing rivers always point _____
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upstream``
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Every location on a contour line is at a different elevation. |
False
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If contour lines are close together, the land has a steep slope.
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True
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Different contour maps use the same contour intervals.
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False
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Salmon colored areas repesent urban areas.
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True
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What is the basic unit of measurement for length?
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meters
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What is the basic unit of measurement for volume(liquid)?
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liters
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What is the basic unit of measurement for mass (weight)?
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grams
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Which unit of measure is most appropriate for measuring the tip of a pencil?
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millimeter
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Which measuring tool is used to measure volume?
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graduated cylinder
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Which measuring tool is used to measure grams?
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triple beam balance
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Iron and nickel make up which layer of the earth?
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core
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The temperature of the inner core is roughly about ?
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5000 degrees C
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The inner core is probably responsible for the Earth's ?
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magnetic field
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The lithosphere is made up of ?
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solid plates
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The thickness of the crust could be about ?
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less than 32 km
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What are the waters of the Earth called?
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hydrosphere
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What is the solid part of the Earth that we walk on?
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lithosphere
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The first step in the scientic method is _________
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ask a question or state a problem
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Draw the symbol for buildings found on a contour map. Tell color
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square black boxes
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Draw the symbol for schools on a contour map. Tell color
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square, black box with flag shaped liked a pennant on top
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Give one fact about the crust of the Earth.
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thin /coolest
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Give one fact about the mantle of the Earth.
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largest layer/about 2/3 of the Earth's mass
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Give one fact about the outer core.
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Made of melted nickel and iron/about 2200km thick
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Give one fact about the inner core.
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made of solid nickel and iron/about 1300 thick
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