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Geo Lab #9 Practice Quiz Flashcards

1
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What do contour lines connect?

A

Points of equal elevation.

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2
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Define relief.

A

The maximum elevation difference in a given area.

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3
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What does a topographic profile display?

A

Elevation changes along a user-defined line.

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4
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How is vertical exaggeration calculated?

A

V.E. = Vertical Scale / Horizontal Scale.

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5
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According to construction rules, what should never happen with contour lines?

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They should never intersect.

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