Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Lesson 2: Topographic and Geologic Maps

Standards Check

1.
What is the difference in elevation between contour lines that are next to each other? 7.f
A)geologic formation
B)depositional contact
C)contour interval
D)map legend
2.
Which is not a feature found on a topographical map? 7.f
A)inner structure of volcano
B)lake
C)mountain
D)pipeline
3.
________lines are the lines drawn on a topographic map to join parts of equal elevation. 7.f
A)Longitude
B)Latitude
C)Contour
D)Mapping
4.
In what color are lakes, rivers, and streams shown in on a topographic map? 7.f
A)brown
B)blue
C)green
D)red
5.
The place where two rock formations occur next to each other is called a ________. 7.f
A)line
B)contour
C)deposit
D)contact
6.
A geologic cross section shows how the rocks are stacked ____________. 7.f
A)perpendicular to the surface
B)above the surface
C)parallel to the surface
D)under the surface
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