exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
topographic maps
A
maps with lines of equal elevation
2
Q
geologic maps
A
elevation lines not as relevant. shows landforms
3
Q
limestone
A
cement and water. likely to have a spring, sinkholes, groundwater wells.
4
Q
shale
A
likely to have radon, landfills, water resiovors,
5
Q
clay
A
manufacturing brick
6
Q
% grade
A
change in verticle (ft) / change in horizontal (ft)
*100
7
Q
river gradient
A
vertical relief (ft) / change in horizontal (mi)
8
Q
vertical relief
A
high elevation (ft) - Low elevation (ft)
9
Q
3/10 inch
A
7/8 mile
10
Q
principal contour interval
A
the interval between the dark contour lines
11
Q
topographic profile
A
a drawing that shows the change in elevation of the land surface along a given line.
