Topic 2. Measuring Earth

The diagrams below represent four systems of imaginary lines that could be used to locate positions on

a planet. Which system is most similar to the latitude-longitude systems used on Earth?

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The map below shows the elevation field of a 30 by 50 meter section of a parking lot on which a large

pile of sand has been dumped. The isolines show height of the sand above the surface of the parking lot

in meters. Which map represents the most likely elevation field for the same area after several heavy rainstorms?

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According to the map, Long Creek is flowing south. Which statement below is the best explanation as

to how this can be determined?

• The contour lines crossing the stream

  from Vs, which always point uphill

• The Rule of Vs states that all streams

  flow toward the bottom of a map.

• The contour lines crossing the stream

  form Vs, causing the stream to flow uphill

• The contour lines crossing the stream

  form Vs, which always point downhill

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Which of the following graphs best represents the profile along line AB shown on the map?

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A topographic map and an incorrectly constructed profile from point A to point H on the map are

shown below. What mistake was made in the construction of this profile?

• using a contour interval of 10 feet

• drawing a curved line instead of a

  straight line from point B to point C

• plotting points A through H the same

  distance apart horizontally

• increasing the elevation from point F to

  point H

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Which two location letters have the same latitude?

• C and A

• B and A

• C and D

• D and A

As you travel from location A to location C, how would your longitude change?

• Increase

• Remain the Same

• Decrease

• Increase and then decrease

Which best defines the size of a time zone on Earth?

• 90° of latitude

• 15° of latitude

• 90° of longitude

• 15° of longitude

What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• North Pole
• South Pole

• The map shows lines of longitude.
• The map shows lines of latitude.