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Winston studies a topography map that shows camping and hiking areas.Winston is most likely using the map for which purpose?

A
science
B
engineering
C
government
D
recreation
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Study the topography map.What does the line at 13600 represent?

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scale bar
B
index contour
C
elevation difference
D
topographic symbol
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Which information does a thicker contour line provide?

A
the locations of different mountainous areas
B
the elevations on a map based on given values
C
the characteristics of a landscape as it changes elevation
D
the relationships between distances on a map and on the ground
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Which map feature best indicates whether two regions have the same elevation?

A
contour
B
relief
C
slope
D
symbol
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A new mall will be constructed in a large city.Why are business owners most likely viewing a topography map before construction?

A
to find flat areas of land for building
B
to identify key landforms in the area
C
to calculate an area’s contour interval
D
to locate steep slopes for road construction
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Study the topographic map.

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Two creeks flow through the picnic area.
B
Several steep slopes are found inside the picnic area.
C
The elevation changes from 635 to 600 at the picnic area.
D
The highest point inside the picnic area has an elevation of 859.
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Study the topographic map and symbol chart.At which point is swampland located?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Study the topographic map.

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Study the image.

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Cove Hill
B
Atkins Hill
C
Mead Mountain
D
Great Pond Mountain
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Which statement describes the function of scale bars on a topography map?

A
They identify the orientation of a slope.
B
They are used to find the distance between two hills.
C
They locate the elevation for a given region.
D
They provide the numerical value of an elevation.
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Why would an engineer most likely use topography maps in his or her work?

A
to find an area used for camping
B
to define a political boundary line
C
to determine the best location for a new road
D
to find the ideal place to hike on a mountain
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Which data are shown on topographic maps?

A
population sizes of major cities
B
information about elevation and slope
C
relief of each area laid out in tiled squares
D
variations in climate between geographic areas
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Which is one way that topographic maps are different from other maps?

A
Unlike other maps, topographic maps indicate man-made and natural landforms.
B
Unlike other maps, topographic maps include the locations of countries and cities.
C
Unlike other maps, topographic maps contain a compass rose to show direction.
D
Unlike other maps, topographic maps include boundary lines separating one state from another.

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