Plate Tectonics/Topographic and Bathymetric Maps

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

• Vegetation types

• Elevation and height

• Political boundaries

• River locations

On a topographic map, how can you determine a steep slope?

• Closely spaced contour lines

• Widely spaced contour lines

• Straight lines

• Dashed lines

Which of the following best describes a valley on a topographic map?

• Concentric circles

• V-shaped contour lines

• U-shaped contour lines

• Straight lines

What is the primary focus of a topographic map?

• Land elevations and features

• Ocean depths and features

• Vegetation types

• Weather patterns

Bathymetric maps are primarily used to represent:

• Elevation of mountains

• Depth of ocean and lake floors

• Soil types in a region

• Geological rock layers

Which of the following is a key difference between topographic and bathymetric maps?

• Color schemes

• Contour line spacing

• Units of measurement

• Presence of political boundaries

What does the acronym SONAR stand for?

• Solar Observation Network and Radar

• Sound Navigation and Ranging

• Satellite Optical Navigation and Ranging

• Seismic Oceanography Network and Radar

How does SONAR work in mapping the seafloor?

• It uses visible light to capture images of the ocean floor.

• It emits sound waves and measures their echo to determine depths.

• It relies on GPS signals to determine underwater features.

• It uses underwater cameras to record topographic details.

Why is SONAR an essential tool for scientists studying the ocean floor?

• It helps identify marine life in the area.

• It can map underwater archaeological sites.

• It assists in locating shipwrecks.

• It provides detailed maps of the seafloor for geological and ecological studies.

What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates called?

• Continental Drift

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Earthquake Theory

• Planetary Rotation