Earth Science Sem 1 – Forces And Features Of Earth

Front 1

Select all of the answers that apply.

A map _____.

Back 1

is a representation of the earth's surface

is a portable document describing an area

can provide data such as migration trends, directions, and rock composition

Front 2

Almost all maps have these four things:

Back 2

scale, legend, title, and compass

Front 3

Topographic maps represent an area's physical features by describing _____.

Back 3

shape, elevation, and steepness of features

Front 4

Select all of the answers that apply.

Some rules to remember when reading topographic maps are _____.

Back 4

the elevations of contour lines must always be whole number multiples of the contour interval

points inside a contour line are a higher elevation than the contour line

Front 5

The upstream of a river can be determined by _____.

Back 5

the direction of the points of the V shapes on contour lines

Front 6

Geologic maps are most recognized by their _____ which represent different _____.

Back 6

colors, rock units

Front 7

The capital letter(s) that label a rock unit (e.g., KJk) on a geologic map represents the rock unit's _____.

Back 7

age range

Front 8

Lower case letters that come after the capital letter(s), e.g., KJk, labeling a rock unit represent the rock unit's _____.

Back 8

rock type or name

Front 9

Any point outside a contour line is a _____ elevation than the contour line.

Back 9

lower

Front 10

Hachure lines, or lines with teeth, describe _____.

Back 10

depressions

Front 11

Any place inside a hachure line is a _____ elevation than the hachure line.

Back 11

lower

Front 12

1. fault line
2. contact line
3. axis fold
4. strike and dip

Back 12

very light and thin line 2

slightly dark and thick line 3

very dark and thick line 1

looks like a stubby T 4

Front 13

1. geologic map

2. topographic map

Back 13

I want to study the physical features of my area, but also know what kinds of rocks it has. 1

I want to take a nature hike through the woods. I wonder if it is hilly? 2

Front 14

What is the elevation of point A?

Back 14

Point A has an elevation that is greater than 3350 feet.

Front 15

What is the elevation of point B?

Back 15

Point B has an elevation less than 2750 feet.

Front 16

What graphic would most represent the shape or profile of the main geographical feature in the map shown below? (Refer to first image and then use the second set of images to answer question.)

Back 16

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