Topographic Maps

Elevation is the distance above sea level and relief is the

• latitude of an area
• longitude of an area
• difference in elevation from one point of an area to another
• feeling you get when you find out you passed the test

If you are traveling through the western United States and you notice that the land is flat and unchanging as you drive, you are most likely driving through which of the following landforms?

• plains
• plateaus
• mountains
• valleys

You are looking at a map for your neighborhood. You notice a key that tells you that each centimeter on the map equals 5 kilometers. This key is called a

• degree
• scale
• compass
• symbol

The Bitterroot Mountains are a mountain _________ that is found in the Rocky Mountain system.

• belt
• unit
• group
• range

________ is a process where mapmakers determine distances and elevations using instruments and the principles of geometry.

• geography
• topography
• surveying
• contouring

Which of the following are in the right order from SMALLEST to LARGEST mountain classification?

• belt, range, system
• range, belt, system
• system, range, belt
• range, system, belt

A ________ is a method of finding latitude, longitude, and elevation of Earth's surface by using a network of satellites.

• topographic maps
• satellite image
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• digital map

On a topographic map you see an area with contour lines very close together. What does this indicate?

• a flat plain
• a steep incline
• a gradual slope
• rolling hills

________ is the shape of the land that includes the area's elevation, relief, and landforms.

• landforms
• geography
• topography
• geology

A(n) ________ is a sphere that represents Earth's entire surface.

• globe
• map
• equal area projection
• mercator projection