2.12: Introduction to Earth Science- Challenge 2
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- 5333
- 1. Zack is a hiker who plans to climb to the top of Falcon Peak, a mountain near his home. Using a topographic map, what can Zack determine about his location?
- The difference in elevation between his home and Falcon Peak
- 2. A topographic map can be used to determine the ___ of the peak of a mountain
- height
- 3. Topographic maps use ___ to show different elevations.
- contour lines
- 4. What type of projection is best for someone studying Greenland?
- Robinson
- 5. A projection in which the point of contact between the ___ and the ___ is at Greenland would be best for someone studying Greenland.
- globe; paper
- 6. Which type of projection is the worst for accurately representing the size of the areas closest to the north and south poles?
- Mercator
- 7. When a stream crosses terrain, the contour lines are shaped like the letter ___ that points uphill.
- V
- 8. A ___ has closed loop contour lines that which increase in elevation as they move towards the center. The smallest loops are the highest elevation.
- hill
- 9. What do hatched circles on a topographic map indicate?
- a depression
- 10. What is the name of the equipment used to map the ocean floor?
- Echo sounders
- 11. ___ geologists collect rocks with dredges and submersibles, because humans can't travel to the ocean floor.
- Marine
- 12. ___ has taken scientists 4,500 meters deep and has made over 4,000 dives since 1964.
- Alvin