Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Chapter 7, Problem 5LR
Indicate two areas on this map that have steep slopes by writing “steep” on the map. What characteristic of contour lines indicates steep terrain?
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Chapter 7 Solutions
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Ch. 7.1 - Obtain a stereoscope from your instructor, unfold...Ch. 7.1 - Prob. 2ACh. 7.1 - Prob. 3ACh. 7.1 - Prob. 4ACh. 7.2 - Prob. 1ACh. 7.2 - Prob. 2ACh. 7.3 - Prob. 1ACh. 7.3 - Prob. 3ACh. 7.3 - Prob. 6ACh. 7.4 - Depending on the map scale, 1 inch on a...
Ch. 7.4 - Examine Figure 7.6 and complete the map...Ch. 7.6 - The difference in elevation between adjacent...Ch. 7.6 - What is the difference in elevation between Points...Ch. 7.6 - Notice that every fifth contour line, called an...Ch. 7.6 - Prob. 4ACh. 7.6 - One or more roughly circular closed contours...Ch. 7.6 - Closed contours with hachures short lines that...Ch. 7.6 - When contour lines cross streams or dry stream...Ch. 7.6 - Estimating the elevations of places not located on...Ch. 7.6 - Relief is defined as the difference in elevation...Ch. 7.7 - Use the elevations in Figure 7.12 as a guide for...Ch. 7.7 - Does the land shown on the topographic map you...Ch. 7.7 - Use the profile graph in Figure 7.14 to construct...Ch. 7.8 - Use the profile graph in Figure 7.14 to construct...Ch. 7.9 - What is the contour interval of this map?Ch. 7.9 - What is the difference in elevation from one index...Ch. 7.9 - Prob. 3ACh. 7.9 - Locate the small intermittent stream blue dashed...Ch. 7.9 - What is the approximate elevation of the point...Ch. 7.9 - What is the approximate relief between point X and...Ch. 7.9 - Which of the following phrases best describes the...Ch. 7.9 - The area on both sides of Tennessee Creek in...Ch. 7.9 - Describe the change in elevation you would...Ch. 7.9 - What is the elevation of the town of Leadville,...Ch. 7.9 - Prob. 11ACh. 7 - Determine the contour interval used on this map...Ch. 7 - List the elevations of each index contour on the...Ch. 7 - What are the elevations of the locations...Ch. 7 - What is the elevation of the church? Elevation of...Ch. 7 - Indicate two areas on this map that have steep...Ch. 7 - Describe the relief of Sandy Spit with one of the...Ch. 7 - Mark the top of the hill in the northeast corner...Ch. 7 - Is the top of Picture Ridge, designated Y, at a...Ch. 7 - What is the maximum relief shown on this contour...Ch. 7 - Imagine that you are taking a group of friends...Ch. 7 - Use the satellite images in figure 7.17, which...
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