Topographic Mastery: Navigating Earth's Surface

What does a contour line on a topographic map represent?

• Magnetic declination

• Elevation above sea level

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the difference between magnetic north and true north?

• Magnetic north is the direction to the geographic North Pole

• True north is the direction to the geographic North Pole

• Magnetic north varies depending on your location on Earth

• B and C

What is magnetic declination?

• The difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north

• The elevation of a location

• The latitude of a location

• The longitude of a location

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Isolated

The San Andreas Fault is an example of which type of plate boundary?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Subduction

What is the primary cause of earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault?

• Volcanic activity

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Erosion

• Meteor impacts

What is the definition of a map?

• A visual representation of an area's topography

• A tool for measuring magnetic declination

• A representation of geological features

• A symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of some space

How does latitude differ from longitude?

• Latitude measures east-west, while longitude measures north-south

• Latitude measures north-south, while longitude measures east-west

• Latitude is used for elevation, while longitude is used for depth

• There is no difference

What feature do contour lines close together on a topographic map indicate?

• A flat area

• A steep slope

• A body of water

• A magnetic field

What is the significance of the contour interval on a topographic map?

• It shows the direction of magnetic north

• It indicates the difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines

• It represents the boundary between tectonic plates

• It marks the location of the prime meridian