Contours that are close together represent a _____ slope.
A. steep
B. shallow
C. constant
A _____ map provides information about how and when rocks formed in a particular area.
A. contour
B. geologic
C. topographic
Often on a topographic map, every fifth contour line is darkened. What is this line called?
A. key
B. slope
C. benchmark
D. index contour
A(n) _____ map shows an area's physical surface features.
A. geologic
B. topographic
C. energy exploration
D. mineral exploration
If you hiked down into a canyon, you would be looking at _____ of the canyon as you went further and further down.
A. the scale
B. the altitude
C. the elevation
D. a cross section
A _____ map is useful for mineral and energy exploration, deciding where to build, and monitoring underground water supplies.
A. contour
B. geologic
C. topographic
A _____ indicates the size of a mapped area.
A. key
B. legend
C. map scale
D. north arrow
Contours that are spaced evenly represent a _____ slope.
A. steep
B. shallow
C. constant
Contours that are spread out represent a _____ slope.
A. steep
B. shallow
C. constant
What is the name of a side view taken from part of a topographic map?
A. relief
B. topography
C. cross section
D. contour interval