Science Map Practice Test

Which is used to find locations on maps? 

• map legends

• contour interval lines

• latitude and longitude lines

Which map projection option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator? 

• a conical projection

• a topographic profile 

• a cylindrical projection

Which map type shows differences in elevation of the land?

• a geologic map

• a topographic map

• a conical projection 

 How are remote sensing data commonly used?

• to predict surface geology

• to monitor changes in the land

• to change contour intervals on a map

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An area of Earth where the time is the same is a

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map scale 

• time zone 

_________ relates distances on a map to actual distances on Earth's surface.

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map scale 

• time zone 

A _________ 

is a representation that shows faults, rock types, and rock ages.

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map scale 

• time zone 

All the symbols used on a map make up the

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone 

A map profile of rocks below the ground is a

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone 

_________ is a measure of the steepness of the ground. 

• cross section

• geologic map

• slope 

• map legend

• time zone