contours that are close together represent a slope.
a. steep
b. shallow
c. constant

a map provides information about how and when rocks formed in a particular area.
a. contour
b. geologic
c. topographic

often on a topographic map, every fifth contour line is darkened. what is this line called?
a. key
b. slope
c. benchmark
d. index contour

a(n) map shows an area's physical surface features.
a. geologic
b. topographic
c. energy exploration
d. mineral exploration

if you hiked down into a canyon, you would be looking at of the canyon as you went further and further down.
a. the scale
b. the altitude
c. the elevation
d. a cross section

a map is useful for mineral and energy exploration, deciding where to build, and monitoring underground water supplies.
a. contour
b. geologic
c. topographic

a indicates the size of a mapped area.
a. key
b. legend
c. map scale
d. north arrow

contours that are spaced evenly represent a slope.
a. steep
b. shallow
c. constant

contours that are spread out represent a slope.
a. steep
b. shallow
c. constant

what is the name of a side view taken from part of a topographic map?
a. relief
b. topography
c. cross section
d. contour interval