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The map shows sea-level air pressure in millibars for a portion of the eastern coast of North America. The air pressure recorded at point D was most likely 1014 mb (3) 1010 mb (2) 1012 mb (4) 1006 mb
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The diagram shows a portion of a topographic map
The diagram shows a portion of a topographic map. Based upon what you see the value of Point A must be Greater than Point B Equal to Point B Less than Point B There is not enough information provided
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What is a possible elevation, in meters, of point X?
(1) 55 (3) 68 (2) 57 (4) 70
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Topographic Maps contours and more!
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Simple Distance Legend Contour Interval Sea level Slope Rivers
(w/ directional) Contour Interval Sea level Slope (or Gradient) Rivers (& their direction)
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OMG! 41o 01’
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The air-pressure field map represents a high-pressure system over the central United States. Isobars show the air pressure in millibars (mb). Areas of equal pressure may be found at locations A and C (3) C and D (2) B and E (4) D and E
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Topographic maps may include…
Latitude & Longitude to the minute (or second!) Contours of elevation A Legend with directional arrow and distances Symbols, including: Road School Railroad House Hospital Bridge Swamp Benchmark
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What is the elevation at point B? K A N M
78 . 15 m 50 m 10 m 20 m 10 m
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DON’T FORGET THAT WATER ALWAYS FLOWS DOWN!!!
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Which direction does Copper Creek flow?
How do you know? 78 .
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The topographic map below shows a lake and two rivers.
In which direction does each of the rivers flow? (1) The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east. (2) The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west. (3) The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west. (4) The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east.
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What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map?
The small map identifies the New York State region shown in the topographic map. What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map? (1) 1,700 ft (2) 1,600 ft (3) 1,650 ft (4) 1,550 ft
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What is a possible elevation, in meters, of point X?
(1) 55 (3) 68 (2) 57 (4) 70
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The topographic map below shows two hills labeled A and B
The topographic map below shows two hills labeled A and B. The tributary streams labeled X and Y have the same volume of water. Which statement is best supported by the map? (1) Hill A is higher than hill B. (2) Stream X flows faster than stream Y. (3) Hill B is higher than hill A. (4) Stream Y flows faster than stream X.
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