Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Chapter 1: Mapping Earth's Surface

Standard Assessment

1.
Which of these is the Prime Meridian? 7.f
A)0° longitude
B)90° longitude
C)0° latitude
D)90° latitude
2.
How many degrees of latitude are between the equator and the north pole? 7.f
A)90 degrees
B)180 degrees
C)45 degrees
D)360 degrees
3.
Which lines are always parallel to the equator? 7.f
A)contour lines
B)longitude lines
C)latitude lines
D)fault contacts
4.
What two features of a map help you determine distance? 7.f
A)contour lines, map legend
B)latitude lines, longitude lines
C)degrees, minutes
D)map scale, scale bars
5.
The place where two rock formations occur next to each other is called a ________. 7.f
A)contour
B)contact
C)deposit
D)line
6.
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
7.
In what color are lakes, rivers, and streams shown in on a topographic map? 7.f
A)red
B)brown
C)green
D)blue
8.
________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
9.
Which is not a feature found on a topographical map? 7.f
A)lake
B)inner structure of volcano
C)mountain
D)pipeline
10.
The Prime Meridian and the 180° meridian divide the Earth into which two hemispheres? 7.f
A)northern and southern
B)western and southern
C)eastern and western
D)eastern and northern
11.
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
12.
What changes if you move only in a westerly direction? 7.f
A)longitude
B)latitude
C)prime meridian
D)equator
13.
Map view is also referred to as _____________. 7.f
A)vertical view
B)legend view
C)profile view
D)plan view
14.
Which is not a use for a map? 7.f
A)show the shapes of a surface
B)show the location of objects
C)show how objects age with time
D)show the types of rocks in an area
15.
What would you select as the best type of view to visualize the inner structure of a volcano? 7.f
A)vertical view
B)legend view
C)profile view
D)plan view
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