ES Chapter 1 Test Review

Which type of map would be more useful for determining the quickest route by car?

• geologic map

• political map

• road map

• topographic map

A steep slope can be indicated by ______________.

• an index contour

• a large contour interval

• very close contour lines

• v-shaped contours

____________ are NOT shown on a geologic map.

• faults

• rock formations

• color of rocks

• rock ages

Which item would NOT be useful for completing a geography project on the rock and mineral resources of your state?

• GIS database

• a GPS handheld unit

• a geologic map of the state

• landsat images of the state

Which item would be most useful in studying coral reefs around the world?

• geologic maps

• Jason-1 images

• landsat images

• topographic maps

Which item is NOT shown on a topographic map?

• faults

• relief

• vegetation

• contour lines

Which map features are used to find locations?

• map legends

• contour interval lines

• latitude and longitude

• map scale

Which mapping option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator?

• a conical projection

• a topographic profile

• a cylindrical projection

• none of the above

Which mapping option shows differences in elevation of the land?

• geologic map

• conical projection

• topographic map

• road map

How are remote sensing data commonly used?

• to predict surface geology

• to monitor changes in the land

• to change contour intervals on a map

• they are not used