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Anthony chapter 1 fl
chapter 1 test
Question | Answer |
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A map that shows surface features of the earth is a ? map | Topographic Map |
The height of an object above sea level is its ? | Elevation |
Who is responsible for making topographic maps of all states in the U.S. | USGS |
A difference in elevation between one contour line and the next. | Contour Line |
A darker, heavier contour line; usually every fifth line | Index Contour |
A line that connects points of equal elevation | Contour Line |
Variations in elevation | Relief |
The index contour is labeled by | Elavtion |
One rock falling against the other | gravity |
pebbles bumping against each other in a stream | water |
wind blowing sand against a rock | wind |
Explain how lichens cause chemical weathering | Produces acid that slowly destroys it |
The chemical reaction in which an element, such as iron, combines with oxygen to form an oxide is called | OXIDATION |