Topographical Map Skills

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Topographical map

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A map that shows detailed, accurate physical and human graphic representation of features that appear on the Earth's surface.

Front

Which of the following is not a basic element of a map? Options: Title, Legend, North arrow, Road

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Road

Front

The title of a map tells you...

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what type of map is it

Front

What part of a map would you find symbols?

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Legend

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Four-figure grid reference is used to identify _____________________________________________.

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the general location of a feature/area on a map.

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______________________ are lines that connect areas of the same height and eventually form a closed loop.

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contour lines

Front

What is the distance between contour lines that represent the difference in elevation points?

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contour intervals

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The closer the contour lines are together, the ______________ the slope.

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steeper

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What part of the map compares the distance of the map to the distance on the actual ground?

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Map Scale

Front

What tool would you use to measure the distance between two places on a map? Options: key, legend, scale, grid

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scale