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Name Date Class

Content Practice A LESSON 2

Technology and Mapmaking


Directions: Complete this concept map by choosing terms from the word bank and writing them in the
correct spaces.

changes colors combines computer data


creating maps detailed information elevation
navigation satellites slope
surface geology symbols

Geologic Map Topographic Map GPS


What does a geologic What do contour lines What does GPS use to
map show? show on this type of mark location?
9. map? 3.
1.
What are two uses for
GPS?
What are used to show
2. 4.
rock formations on this
type of map?
10. 5.

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11.

Technology
and Mapmaking

GIS Remote Sensing


What does GIS do? What can a map made
by remote sensing show
8. about Earth’s surface?
6.

What can be seen by


comparing remote
sensing images?

7.

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Name Date Class

Lesson Quiz A LESSON 2

Technology and Mapmaking


Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question or statement, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. would NOT show the shape of a volcano.


A. A topographic map
B. An aerial photograph
C. A geologic cross section

2. A steep slope can be indicated by


A. an index contour.
B. a large contour interval.
C. very close contour lines.

3. are NOT shown on a geologic map.


A. Faults
B. Rock formations
C. Color of the rocks

4. Which item would be most useful in an unfamiliar city?


A. a GPS unit
B. a Jason-1 image
C. a digital map based on GIS data
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True or False
Directions: On the line before each statement, write T if the statement is true or F is the statement is false.

5. A topographic map shows the differences in elevation of an area.

6. At least two GPS signals are needed to determine a location.

7. A contour line connects points in an area that are at different elevations.

8. Digital maps based on GIS data are made by layering different types of data.

9. Remote-sensing techniques might be used to monitor forest fires.

10. Landsat is a group of satellites that collect data about the ocean floor.

Mapping Earth 43
Name Date Class

Lesson Quiz B LESSON 2

Technology and Mapmaking


Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of correct answer.

1. Which item would NOT be useful for completing a geography project on the
rock and mineral resources of your state?
A. a GIS database
B. a GPS handheld unit
C. a geologic map of the state
D. Landsat images of the state

2. Which item would be most useful in studying coral reefs around the world?
A. geologic maps
B. Jason-1 images
C. Landsat images
D. topographic maps

3. Which item is NOT shown on a topographic map?


A. faults
B. relief
C. vegetation
D. contour lines

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Completion
Directions: On each line, write the term or phrase that correctly completes each sentence.

4. A profile view of rocks beneath the surface is a(n) .


5. At least receivers are needed for a GPS unit to accurately
calculate location.
6. A(n) connects points of equal elevation in an area.
7. A flat area on a topographic map is shown by contour lines that
are .
8. techniques might be used to monitor the number of
trees that are being cut down in a forest.
9. Hikers might use a(n) and a(n)
to navigate an unfamiliar area.

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