Maps Earth Science

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Science

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8th - 10th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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13 Slides • 17 Questions

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Map Review for Earth Science

We study large objects, like the Earth and it's ecosystems with Maps! They can tell us so much!

Parts of a map

Title
Key or legend

Parts of a map

Compass Rose

Parts of a map

Scale

Topographic Map

Topographic maps show us the elevation of an area.

The lines on a topographic map are called Contour Lines.

the closer they are together, the more step the gradient of that landform.

Gentle slopes are shown by lines that are further apart.

Topographic maps with have a set interval (number of meters) between each contour line.

Multiple Choice

10) Which point on the diagram correctly locates 15° S and 30° W?

Multiple Choice

The ___________________________ shows the cardinal directions (Never Eat Soggy Waffles).

Title

Scale

Compass Rose

Multiple Choice

You can use a scale on a map to:

Find out how much the map weighs

Determine the distance from one point to another

Understand the meaning of the map's symbols

Dance the night away

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a map legend (or key) is:

To explain the history of the map

To figure out the distance from one place to another

To identify the meaning of symbols on the map

Multiple Choice

What is this object known as?

map symbol

map key

map scale

compass rose

Multiple Choice

What is this called?

Compass Rose

Map Key

Map Scale

Compass

Multiple Choice

4) What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?

20.5° S , 70° W

20.5° S. 70° E

20.5° N, 70° W

20.5° N, 70° E

Multiple Choice

The playground is ______ of the park.

South

North

West

Multiple Choice

Robbie made a scale drawing of a neighborhood park. A soccer field in the park is 14 cm long in the drawing. The actual field is 98 metres long. What is the scale of the drawing?

1 centimetre = ___ metres.

1372

500

1400

700

Multiple Choice

What is the elevation of point B?

800 ft

850 ft

900 ft

1000 ft

Multiple Choice

The image shows a topographic map.

Which statement best describes the location marked by the X?

It is at the bottom of a large pit.

It is at the top of a hill.

It is on the side of a mountain.

It is in a deep cave.

Multiple Choice

Determine the contour interval:

5 m

10 m

15 m

20 m

Multiple Choice

What does it tell you about a hill if the contour lines on the East side of the hill are very close together on a topographic map?

The West side of the hill is very steep

The East side of the hill is very steep.

The north side of this hill has a river on it

The East side of this hill is very flat

Multiple Choice

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

Southeast

Southwest

Northeast

Northwest

Multiple Choice

What type of map would be most helpful if you were looking for a steep trail to hike?

Geologic Map

Projection Map

3D Map

Topographic Map

Multiple Choice

What type of map would be useful to find an area where a geologist would be able to drill to find oil?

Geologic Map

Projection Map

Topographic map

3D Map

Multiple Choice

The pink area represents ________________ people/km²

430-990

230-420

110-220

1000-3230

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