Understanding Topographic Maps

Which of the following is a constructive process?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Earthquake

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Fill in the blank: _______ is a process that builds up the Earth's surface.

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Earthquake

Which landform is typically formed by destructive processes?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Canyon

• Plateau

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Which landform is typically formed by constructive processes?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Canyon

• Plateau

What are topographic maps used for?

• Representing the earth's surface

• Showing weather patterns

• Displaying population density

• Mapping ocean currents

Aerial and Satellite images are used to represent which of the following?

• Thematic data

• Realistic appearance of the Earth's surface

• Historical events

• Economic activities

Topographic maps are used to describe the _______ of the land.

• color

• shape

• smell

• taste

Correctly label the following features

a

b

c

River valley

Gentle Slope

Steep Slope

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Correctly label this map

a

b

c

d

Steep slope

Flat slope

Peak of a hill or mountain

River valley

Based on the contour lines determine which direction Mill Creek is running.

• North

• South

• East

• West

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