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WorksheetsTopic 2. Measuring Earth
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
The diagrams below represent four systems of imaginary lines that could be used to locate positions on
a planet. Which system is most similar to the latitude-longitude systems used on Earth?
The map below shows the elevation field of a 30 by 50 meter section of a parking lot on which a large
pile of sand has been dumped. The isolines show height of the sand above the surface of the parking lot
in meters. Which map represents the most likely elevation field for the same area after several heavy rainstorms?
According to the map, Long Creek is flowing south. Which statement below is the best explanation as
to how this can be determined?
The contour lines crossing the stream
from Vs, which always point uphill
The Rule of Vs states that all streams
flow toward the bottom of a map.
The contour lines crossing the stream
form Vs, causing the stream to flow uphill
The contour lines crossing the stream
form Vs, which always point downhill
Which of the following graphs best represents the profile along line AB shown on the map?
A topographic map and an incorrectly constructed profile from point A to point H on the map are
shown below. What mistake was made in the construction of this profile?
using a contour interval of 10 feet
drawing a curved line instead of a
straight line from point B to point C
plotting points A through H the same
distance apart horizontally
increasing the elevation from point F to
point H
Which two location letters have the same latitude?
C and A
B and A
C and D
D and A
As you travel from location A to location C, how would your longitude change?
Increase
Remain the Same
Decrease
Increase and then decrease
Which best defines the size of a time zone on Earth?
90° of latitude
15° of latitude
90° of longitude
15° of longitude
105°W, 47°N
The new t.v. show is coming on at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. What time will it be on at my friends house who lives in Central Standard Time?
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
5 p.m.
4 p.m.
California is in Pacific time zone and Boston is in Eastern time zone. If it is 10:00 A.M. in Boston, what time is it in California?
1:00 P.M.
7:00 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M.
