A) To show elevation and landforms B) To show political boundaries C) To predict the weather D) To display road networks only
A) Lines connecting points of equal elevation B) Lines indicating geological faults C) Lines representing rivers and streams D) Lines showing property boundaries
A) Gentle slope B) Steeper slope C) Lower elevation D) Flat terrain
A) A riverbed B) Gentle slope C) Sharp drop-off D) Steeper slope
A) Valley B) Depression C) Hilltop D) Ridge
A) Cliff B) Depression C) Hilltop D) Saddle
A) A point of known elevation B) A border marker C) A campsite location D) A stream crossing
A) The map scale B) The total elevation range of the map C) The horizontal distance between contour lines D) The vertical distance between contour lines
A) To show the map's publisher B) To indicate the date the map was created C) To represent the magnetic declination D) To show the relationship between distance on the map and distance on the ground
A) The location of the highest point on the map B) The direction of true north and magnetic north C) The direction of the prevailing wind D) The starting point for navigation
A) Elevation B) Water features C) Buildings D) Roads
A) Water B) Developed areas C) Vegetation D) Roads
A) Elevation contours B) Vegetation C) Water features D) Man-made features
A) Political boundaries B) Roads C) Contour lines D) Rivers
A) The distance to the nearest town B) The angle between true north and magnetic north C) The slope of the land D) The time of day the map was surveyed
A) A large body of water B) A flat area near a river C) A low point between two hills D) An elongated crest or series of crests
A) A high, pointed peak B) A flat, open plain C) A low area between hills or mountains D) A body of saltwater
A) A deep canyon B) A dry riverbed C) The highest point on a map D) A low point between two higher points
A) Estimate based on the contour interval B) Find the magnetic declination C) Use the north arrow D) Use the map scale
A) An explanation of the map's symbols B) A list of all the place names C) A historical account of the area D) A legal disclaimer
A) Universal Terrain Management B) Unified Topographic Model C) Universal Transverse Mercator D) United Terrain Mapping
A) To show the location of historical landmarks B) To provide coordinates for locating points C) To indicate the best hiking trails D) To show the direction of water flow
A) 1:10,000 B) 1:24,000 C) 1:100,000 D) 1:62,500
A) 1:1,000,000 B) 1:24,000 C) 1:100,000 D) 1:250,000
A) A deep canyon B) A flat area next to a river C) A lateral ridge or projection from a main ridge D) A large lake
A) A ridge B) A stream or drainage C) A flat plateau D) A sinkhole
A) Check the weather forecast B) Calculate the magnetic declination C) Determine your starting and ending points D) Pack your backpack
A) To determine the map's age B) To find the location of water sources C) To identify private property boundaries D) To accurately estimate elevation changes
A) The angle of the slope B) Vertical distance above sea level C) The temperature at a specific location D) Horizontal distance across the map
A) To accurately pinpoint your location B) To predict the weather C) To attract wildlife D) To start a fire |