Book G Chapter 1 Quiz- Mapping Earth's Surface

1. Which term describes the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area?

• topography
• landform
• plateau
• relief

2. A landform that has high elevation with a level or flat surface is:

• lowland.
• mountain system.
• coastal plain.
• plateau.

3. The map above shows latitude and longitude lines for a portion of North America. Points A and B represent two cities. Compared to the location of city A, the location of city B is at

• the same latitude, but a different longitude
• the same latitude and same longitude
• a different latitude and the same longitude
• a different latitude and different longitude

4. If you were to take the shortest route from 30° S 140° E to 60° N 140° W, in which direction would you travel? Please use the map above to help you.

• northwest
• southeast
• southwest
• northeast

5. A topographic map differs from a road map in that the topographic map shows

• directions and distance.
• elevation, relief, and slope.
• streams and lakes.
• highways and expressways.

6. Topographic maps are usually large-scale maps that show

• entire continents.
• only rivers and lakes.
• features with contours lines.
• all land north or south of the equator

7. The topographic map above shows contour lines that are closer together on the west side or left side of the map. What kind of slope do closely spaced contour lines indicate?

• V-shaped
• flat
• steep
• gentle

8. Using the map above, what is the elevation of point X?

• 660 feet
• 560 feet
• 620 feet
• 640 feet

9. It would be easy to walk up a slope represented by contour lines that

• are curved.
• are far apart.
• form closed loops.
• are close together.

10. Plateaus, plains, and mountains are all part of which of Earth's spheres?

• atmosphere
• hydrosphere
• biosphere
• lithosphere

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