
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
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Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 1A
Summary Introduction
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The ratio of the distance of the map to the ground distance is called map scale. The map represents largely distributed areas on a compressed scale for the coverage of a larger area.
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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Ch. 3.1 - Obtain a stereoscope from your instructor, unfold...Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 2ACh. 3.1 - Prob. 3ACh. 3.1 - Prob. 4ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 2ACh. 3.3 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.3 - Prob. 3ACh. 3.3 - Prob. 6ACh. 3.4 - Prob. 1A
Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 2ACh. 3.6 - The difference in elevation between adjacent...Ch. 3.6 - What is the difference in elevation between Points...Ch. 3.6 - Notice that every fifth contour line, called an...Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 4ACh. 3.6 - One or more roughly circular closed contours...Ch. 3.6 - Closed contours with hachures short lines that...Ch. 3.6 - When contour lines cross streams or dry stream...Ch. 3.6 - Estimating the elevations of places not located on...Ch. 3.6 - Relief is defined as the difference in elevation...Ch. 3.7 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.7 - Does the land shown on the topographic map you...Ch. 3.7 - Use the profile graph in Figure 7.14 to construct...Ch. 3.8 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.9 - What is the contour interval of this map?Ch. 3.9 - What is the difference in elevation from one index...Ch. 3.9 - Prob. 3ACh. 3.9 - Locate the small intermittent stream blue dashed...Ch. 3.9 - What is the approximate elevation of the point...Ch. 3.9 - What is the approximate relief between point X and...Ch. 3.9 - Which of the following phrases best describes the...Ch. 3.9 - The area on both sides of Tennessee Creek in...Ch. 3.9 - Describe the change in elevation you would...Ch. 3.9 - What is the elevation of the town of Leadville,...Ch. 3.9 - Prob. 11ACh. 3.9 - Prob. 12ACh. 3 - Prob. 1LRCh. 3 - Prob. 2LRCh. 3 - What are the elevations of the locations...Ch. 3 - What is the elevation of the church? Elevation of...Ch. 3 - Indicate two areas on this map that have steep...Ch. 3 - Describe the relief of Sandy Spit with one of the...Ch. 3 - Mark the top of the hill in the northeast corner...Ch. 3 - Is the top of Picture Ridge, designated Y, at a...Ch. 3 - What is the maximum relief shown on this contour...Ch. 3 - Imagine that you are taking a group of friends...Ch. 3 - Prob. 11LR
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