GEO LAB #7 Practice quiz Flashcards
What are the basic skills covered in this lab related to topographic maps?
Interpretations of counter lines
What is the primary purpose of topographic maps?
Depicting surface elevation and Geographic features
Which coordinate system uses latitude and longitude for defining locations on earth ?
Geographic Coordinate System
Little Rock, AR is located at approximately 92.3 West Longitude and 34.7 North Latitude. In which system are these coordinates expressed?
Geographic Coordinate System
What does the ratio scale of 1:24,000 on Map mean?
1 unit on the map is equal to 24,000 units on the group
What type of scale is represented by a line or bar divided into units, indicating ground distance?
Geographic scale
How is direction measured in this class, specifically relative to grid north?
using a circular protractor with the azimuthal method
