Science Olympiad Road Scholar Practice Exam

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• What symbol denotes a U.S. location or mineral monument?
• Which feature is indicated by a cemetery symbol on a topo map?
• Which term describes a passageway that allows travel underground?
• What are the dimensions of a sector in this system?
• Which description best identifies class 2 buildings?
• Which contour lines are typically labeled with elevation values?
• What does a solid blue line with light blue fill indicate on a map?
• In the Public Land Survey System, a section measures 1 mile by 1 mile. What is its area in acres?
• The phrase '2.5' by 2.5'' in this context refers to the size of a what?
• What is a rhumb line best described as?
• Why is mean sea level used?
• Which item is listed as a Mines and Caves symbol?
• Large falls; large rapids correspond to which symbol category in the map legend?
• Which description matches a boundary monument with a tablet?
• Depression contours on a map are shown by which feature?
• Which symbol would you consult to identify a mine-related waste disposal site?
• Which map projection is commonly used for classroom demonstrations because it balances size and shape with poles distorted?
• Do contour U-turns point upstream or downstream?
• What are two kinds of topographical features indicated by contour patterns?
• Which boundary symbol uses normal weighted font and a long line followed by two short dashes?
• How many minutes make up one degree?
• Even-numbered two-digit highways generally run in which direction?
• Which landform is a broad low area between hills or mountains?
• Which feature is indicated by symbols for paved landing strips, runways, taxiways, or aprons?
• What does the symbol Group of rocks, bare or awash signify on coastal charts?
• Tailings ponds are used to dispose of which materials?
• Where is the title block typically found on a map?
• What is one half of a globe called?
• Which feature is indicated by the symbol for a campground on a map?
• What are mill tailings?
• Which term is defined as a coordinate system where coordinates are distances from perpendicular lines that intersect at the origin?
• Contours that coalesce (pile up) on a map indicate which landform?
• Do odd-numbered, 2-digit highways run north-south or east-west?
• Describe a vertical control point, third order or better, recoverable mark, no tablet.
• Depth curves should not be confused with underwater contours because they are measured from different references.
• In angular measurement, which unit is defined as 60 of these make up a minute?
• What term describes the problem of map projections distorting shape and size?
• A planting of grapevines, usually supported and arranged in evenly spaced rows; used in mapping as a vegetation symbol.
• Which category includes symbols for submerged areas and bogs?
• On USGS topo maps, how is the elevation of a bench mark typically shown?
• Intermittent ponds or streams are depicted on maps by which features?
• Longitude lines measure degrees east-west and are marked in which orientation?
• Which boundary symbol uses a short dash between two long lines?
• Depression contours are identified by which feature?
• On USGA-USDA Forest Service Single-Edition Quadrangle maps, how is Channel represented in Bathymetric Features?
• In what two ways are roads classified on a highway map?
• Which term refers to a water body that contains water only part of the year?
• A road that may have a median strip is described by which term?
• The mapping system abbreviated as UTM is a grid-based coordinate system used for mapping. Which acronym refers to this system?
• What term refers to a sphere that represents Earth's entire surface?
• The symbol "Railroad - Roundhouse and Turntable" belongs to which symbol category?
• Contour patterns indicate which kinds of topographical features?
• Underwater contours are measured from which reference?
• The unit of measurement for contour elevations depends on the map. Which units might be used?
• How many sections make up a PLSS township?
• Survey Control Marks are also referred to as what?
• Which line divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres?
• Which geographic feature is the highest point on a mountain?
• Numbers for spot elevations that have not been accurately surveyed are printed in which color?
• Which term denotes a gauge distance smaller than the standard gauge?
• What does it mean if a contour line is dashed on a map?
• On USGS topographic maps, where is the shoreline set?
• Which geographic feature is a broad low area between hills or mountains?
• What best describes a rhumb line on a map?
• A 7.5 minute quadrangle typically covers approximately how many square miles?
• Which map feature uses lines to show relief by varying thickness, indicating slopes?
• Which azimuth value represents true South on a map?
• The 'Secondary highway (hard surface)' description describes which of the following?
• Which landform forms a saddle, a low area between mountains?
• What is the primary method of distance along Interstate Freeways?
• What does 'Gravel, sand, clay or borrow pit' indicate within the Mines and Caves symbols?
• A depression on a topographic map is best described as what kind of pattern?
• Contour cross-drainage lines form U-turns. What are these U-turns called?
• Three-digit interstates with an even first digit are typically designed to bypass around major cities. Which option best describes this function?
• Index contour lines on a map are typically what, compared to other contours?
• The Public Land Survey System is also referred to as the Rectangular Survey System. Which option correctly names this alias?
• Which map projection property ensures that areas on the map are proportional to actual areas on Earth?
• What do control data marks identify on maps?
• In general, where are state capitals located?
• Which term describes what the map is about or what is charted?
• Tailings ponds would be represented under which symbol group?
• Do contours on opposite sides of a stream have the same value or different values?
• Which property is described by the definition of conformal?
• The sector reference system comprises how many main quadrants and subquadrants per main quadrant?
• Sandy area; dunes; shifting sand is shown under which symbol group?
• Tailings pond would be represented by which symbol group?
• How are sectors on a standard map arranged?
• UTM stands for which system?
• What are the two types of quadrangle maps?
• What color and style represent major highways?
• Which term can refer to a coordinate system, a frame of reference, or a reference frame?
• Which geographic feature is a long, narrow crest that runs along a mountain range?
• Which boundary type might indicate federally administered parks, reservations, or monuments on maps?
• What does the Series refer to on a quadrangle map?
• What is the prime meridian?
• Secondary highways are intended to connect what?
• The process of showing the Earth's surface on a flat map is called
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a perennial water body from an intermittent one?
• Which symbol is described as three long lines with two dots between?
• Which term refers to irregular topography described as an Intricate surface area?
• Contour values are whole-number multiples of the contour interval?
• What is the term for a person who makes maps?
• Submerged marsh or swamp would be depicted by which symbol group?
• What are objects placed to mark key survey points on the Earth's surface, also referred to as benchmarks?
• The symbol "Roundhouse and Turntable" is associated with which feature?
• A planting of evenly spaced trees or tall bushes that bear fruit or nuts; groves include citrus and nut trees. Which vegetation symbol is this?
• Which two items are listed as Land Survey Symbols together in the material?
• What information is shown in the legend of a topographic map?
• How is the scale represented on 7.5-minute maps?
• Which projection shows accurate size and shape of continents and is good for classroom use, with distortions near the poles?
• USGS stands for which organization?
• Which term describes small waterfalls or rapids in a river?
• Spot elevations are often used to designate what specific feature on a hill or mountain?
• Which statement best describes what contour lines indicate?
• How is a township or range line location shown when it is doubtful?
• Which statement about gradient calculations is true?
• The National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 refers to a sea level baseline measured in which year?
• A witness corner stands in under which circumstance?
• In which type of projection are distances true only from the center of projection or along a special set of lines?
• In the Public Land Survey System, what are the dimensions and area of a section?
• Which symbol is used to represent an unimproved road (unsurfaced)?
• Which vegetation symbol represents areas with dense mangroves near coastlines?
• On quad maps, horizontal control station marks are depicted as which symbol?
• What is the purpose of national map accuracy standards on a map?
• Which organization is commonly associated with producing and maintaining topographic maps in the United States?
• What is a sounding datum in surveying and mapping terms?
• What remains on abandoned railroads according to the material?
• What best describes the term 'Gravel, sand, clay or borrow pit' in the symbol set?
• What is the Principal Point in the Provisional Edition maps context?
• Which item is a Surface Features Symbol?
• According to the rule of the V's, the point of the V points which direction?
• In the material, which phrase is used to denote railroads where two or more lines of track are built on the same bank of earth?
• What is the scale for a 7.5 minute quadrangle?
• Which geographic feature is a low point between mountains, often used as a pass?
• What is the standard gauge distance between the rails for mainline railroads in the United States?
• Which map element is a measuring bar used to determine distance on a map?
• What symbol represents trails on the map?
• In coastal features, what does the symbol for Rock or coral reef denote?
• In the Sector Reference System, a USGS 1:24,000 scale topographic map is divided into many parts (sectors). How many parts?
• What does the phrase 'Railroads in juxtaposition' describe?
• What defines the foreshore flat in coastal mapping?
• Why do contours on opposite sides of a stream have the same values?
• Which term describes a railroad with a standard gauge and multiple tracks?
• A meander corner is the intersection of a township, range, or section line with what feature?
• Which term is associated with a road feature that could indicate construction on a map?
• What is the area of a single PLSS section?
• The term "Perennial Stream" belongs to which symbol category?
• Which azimuth value represents true North on a map?
• Levee is categorized under which symbol group?
• Light-duty roads are characterized by which traffic pattern?
• What is the azimuth for North?
• The process by which a 2-dimensional map is derived from a 3-dimensional surface is called what?
• What inherent problem exists with projection?
• Which organization is associated with standard topographic data in the United States?
• What distinguishes an index contour line from other contour lines on a map?
• Which vegetation symbol describes arid regions with low-growing vegetation such as cactus or sagebrush?
• The Mercator projection is also known by what other name?
• Gravel beach; glacial mine is represented by which symbol group?
• What is the term for the method of representing the curved Earth on a flat map?
• What are degrees of an arc from 0 to 360 used for precise directions?
• Which statement best describes the primary highway category?
• Which land cover term describes land that is not forested?
• Shoreline; Mean high water line is part of which symbol family?
• The label "Uninhabited building" refers to which concept on maps?
• Secondary highway includes which types of routes?
• What is a tablet in this context?
• Where are distortions primarily located in the Robinson projection?
• Relief on a map is indicated by lines that grow thicker with steeper slopes; these are called
• What term describes a crossing over a waterway by a fixed or movable structure?
• In the Sector Reference System, a USGS 1:24,000 scale topographic map is divided into how many sectors?
• Cuts and fills on a map indicate what about terrain or construction?
• What does a benchmark indicate on a map?
• What useful plot can be derived from a contour map?
• The Northern Hemisphere is located north of which imaginary circle?
• In angular measurement, which unit is defined as the subdivision that makes up a degree?
• Contour patterns can indicate saddles as a topographical feature. Which option correctly identifies a saddle feature?
• The word "Church" appears in the map legend as a label for which features?
• The deviation of magnetic North from true North is called what?
• What is information found in the margins of a map?
• Sink holes are associated with which type of topography?
• Which vegetation symbol includes groves of citrus and nut trees?
• In the Public Land Survey System, what are the dimensions and area of a section?
• Mangrove is described as an area of dense, almost impenetrable growth of tropical maritime trees with aerial roots. Mangrove thrives where the movement of tidewater is minimal. Which vegetation symbol is this?
• On a thematic map, the placement of shading or patterns to represent data values is known as
• What does 'Narrow gauge single track' indicate about the distance between rails?
• Land subject to inundation belongs to which symbol group?
• In the legend, the term 'spring' is associated with which feature?
• Three-digit interstates with an even first digit are commonly named what when they bypass traffic around major cities?
• Trail classification includes which types?
• Supplementary contours are shown where and how?
• In an equidistant projection, which property is true?
• Mean sea level is the reference datum used for which of the following features?
• Where is the map scale typically shown on a 7.5-minute map?
• Unimproved roads are passable in which weather conditions?
• In topographic maps, the light brown lines between index contours are called what?
• Which bathymetric feature is shown only on Provisional-Edition maps?
• Bearings designate direction by what format?
• Submerged, wooded marsh or swamp would be categorized under which symbol type?
• What is a depression in topographic terms?
• Which of the following best describes when a map inset is used?
• Why can't the poles be shown on a standard Mercator map?
• What is the imaginary line around the Earth that runs parallel to the equator and is measured in degrees called?
• Which statement is true about planimetric maps?
• The Location Doubtful designation appears most often in areas surveyed by which entities?
• What is a depth curve?
• A found corner is defined as what?
• What is the azimuth for West?
• On a topographic map, what is an index contour line?
• Spot elevations are used to indicate what about a point?
• By what other name is the USGS 1:24,000 scale topo map known?
• Which term corresponds to a highway or road under construction?
• Which configuration is described as 'Narrow gauge single track'?
• To which family does the Mercator projection belong?
• Which symbol is used on maps to represent class 1 buildings?
• What is the purpose of neat lines on a quadrangle map?
• Which boundary type denotes incorporated city or municipal boundaries on maps?
• Mercator projection is described as preserving true direction and land shapes fairly accurately but distorting which aspects?
• What describes a vertical control point that indicates a spot elevation?
• What is the map scale of the USGS topographic map used in the Sector Reference System?
• Which term describes a water feature that can vanish seasonally?
• May contours intersect?
• Which of the following features can city maps show that state maps typically cannot? (Choose the best example)
• Which feature is described as "Small Falls; Small Rapids"?
• In the Buildings and Related Features Symbols, which position corresponds to School and Church?
• How is a perennial pond or stream depicted on maps?
• On Topographic Bathymetric maps, how is a Sunken rock depicted?
• Contour values are ________________ multiples of the contour interval.
• Which of the following is an example of a recoverable mark?
• The point of data collection on a map is called the
• In the Public Land Survey System, what are the dimensions and area of a township?
• Which direction do 2-digit odd-numbered interstate highways primarily run?
• What is the term for the small crosshair mark that divides the map into nine sectors?
• The color of intermediate contour lines on a standard topographic map is which color?
• What is the general term for a structure that carries traffic over an obstacle?
• Cartography is the science of mapping. Which option best defines cartography?
• What feature would be shown by a symbol labeled 'tank' on a map?
• Woodlands are described as areas with tree cover or brush that is potential tree cover, at least 6 feet tall and dense enough to afford cover for troops. Which term corresponds to this vegetation category?
• Which term refers to a railroad that is described as 'Abandoned' in the material?
• When crossing a stream valley from one side to the other, how are contour values encountered?
• An inset map is defined as?
• Wooded marsh or swamp belongs to which symbol group?
• How can stream flow direction be determined on a contour map?
• Which item is not described as a primary method of indicating distance on the highway maps in the material?
• Longitude is measured east or west of what reference?
• What is an azimuth?
• Which statement about latitude and longitude is true?
• Which feature is represented by an oval-shaped track field symbol on a map?
• Acres in a PLSS section
• What map feature shows cardinal and intermediate directions?
• What is the primary method of computing distances along state highways?
• The label "Inhabited Building" refers to which concept on maps?
• Which category would include both levee and dunes?
• Which azimuth value represents true East on a map?
• How are class 2 buildings depicted on maps?
• The symbol labeled 'gravel pit' on Mines and Caves maps represents which feature?
• What is the primary purpose of contour lines on a map?
• In map projections, the term 'conformal' means
• How does an airline pilot make use of azimuths
• Which vegetation symbol corresponds to arid regions with low-growing or stunted perennial vegetation such as cactus or sagebrush?
• What pattern do contour lines form to indicate a ridge?
• What does Unmonumented (Provisional Edition maps only) indicate?
• Which term describes 'Narrow gauge multiple track'?
• Cut and fill contours are characterized by what display?
• Latitude is measured north or south of what reference?
• The symbol for Forest Service administrative area is used on which map edition?
• A city containing a county government is called what?
• What is the Public Land Survey System also referred to as?
• A city containing a state government is called what?
• Which term describes a railroad located in a street context?
• If a map was updated with aerial photographs, this is described as being
• What system divides public domain lands in the United States into 6-mile square townships and subdivided into sections?
• Which statement best describes beltways in relation to major cities?
• Which line would you consult to identify lines of equal water depth on a map?
• Water surface elevations for large lakes and reservoirs use which representation?
• A 7.5 minute quadrangle covers land at a scale of 1:24000 and spans 7.5 minutes of arc in each direction. Approximately how many square miles does it cover?
• Which lines on a map indicate true north with no magnetic variation?
• Which statement best defines a recoverable mark?
• Neat lines on a quadrangle map refer to:
• What map feature is also called the key and shows symbols and their meanings?
• The location on a map where data are measured is called the
• Which symbol denotes a Forest Service administrative area?
• What does a profile plot indicate?
• What term describes the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees, with lines running from north to south?
• Which vegetation symbol denotes fields where rice grows?
• Under what condition are supplementary contour lines added to a map?
• Supplementary contour lines are typically what style and placed where?
• Which land cover term describes land densely covered with trees?
• What is the distance of a point above sea level?
• Which depiction corresponds to other roads?
• Section line refers to which of the following features?
• Why is the apparent edge of vegetation considered an approximate line?
• Which lines run parallel to the equator?
• What is the purpose of supplementary contour lines on a topo map?
• The foreshore flat is part of which symbol family on maps?
• What is a business loop?
• The Buildings and Related Features Symbols include which of the following items?
• Cuts and fills on a map describe what about a roadway project?
• Land grant or mining claim locations are represented by which symbol?
• Why is the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) used?
• What is typical about how fixed reference points are marked?
• The quadrangle may be named after a prominent city or feature if which condition is met?
• What pattern is formed where lines of latitude and longitude cross on a map?
• Contour values are _____________ multiples of the contour interval.
• Contours indicate elevation with respect to what datum/reference?
• Index contour lines are defined as which of the following?
• What symbol on a USGS map typically indicates a spot elevation?
• A half-section in the Public Land Survey System equals how many acres?
• What does the symbol Exposed wreck indicate on coastal features maps?
• Magnetic declination measures the degrees between which two reference directions?
• Which statement best describes a planimetric map?
• Which lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole?
• Forest Service range district falls under which symbol category?
• What does a topographic map show?
• Which boundary symbol uses bold weighted font and a long line followed by two short dashes?
• Which term describes areas that do not touch each other?
• Which symbol denotes an aboveground oil or gas pipeline?
• A course of constant azimuth/bearing on the Earth is a spiral. What is it on a standard Mercator map?
• Which term describes a river that contains water year-round, except during periods of severe drought?
• The symbol category for Building is which?
• What is the primary method used to show distances along Interstate Freeways?
• Which term describes a road feature that passes over another road?
• How do the calculation and expression of a stream gradient compare with those of a slope gradient?
• A sector on a map is formed by gradicule tick marks, each tick mark measuring how many minutes in size?
• Which term denotes a railroad that is abandoned but remains in place?
• What is the azimuth for East?
• What is the rise over run, the measurement of the change in elevation over a distance?
• What is bearing?
• What is the purpose of landmark buildings?
• Index contour lines are characterized by which feature?
• What color and style are major highways shown on maps?
• The terms 'Found section corner' and 'Found closing corner' illustrate what category of symbols?
• Which land area is densely covered with trees?
• What does the term 'Doubtful' indicate regarding location accuracy on maps?
• Which imaginary line divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres at 0 degrees longitude?
• Which term is used to describe a river that is not always flowing year-round?
• What is the sector reference system?
• Which projection is used to address polar distortion in Mercator maps?
• The word "School" appears in the map legend as a label for which features?
• The term "Intermittent River" refers to which type of water body?
• What is the azimuth for South?
• How are distances computed, in general? (That is, as the crow flies or straight line distance)
• On a standard Mercator map, a line of constant bearing on the Earth appears as what?
• Which statement is true about Marine Shorelines Symbols vs Mines and Caves symbols?
• Distinguish between a fresh-water lake and a salt-water lake with respect to a contour plot.
• What is a contour interval?
• Three-digit numbered interstates with an even first digit generally divert through traffic around major cities. What name is given to such a road?
• Depths on a depth curve are measured from which reference?
• Which term appears as a standalone label for a place of worship on the map legend?
• Do storm waves extend beyond the foreshore according to the definition provided?
• On a topographic map, the built-up area symbol is used to indicate which type of land?
• Which line on a map is defined as having a constant direction relative to all meridians?
• Which term describes a railroad feature under construction?
• Along with the quadrangle name, which information also appears in the upper right corner?
• Which way do 2-digit even numbered interstate highways run?
• Which vegetation symbol is used for grapevines grown in evenly spaced rows?
• Do even-numbered, 2-digit highways run north-south or east-west?
• The symbol 'Prospect; Mine shaft' corresponds to which feature on Mines and Caves maps?
• Vertical control station marks indicate what information is determined?
• What do hachures on a contour indicate?
• What is the map (usually appears in the corner of another map) that shows an enhanced view of a part of the bigger map called?
• What is the system called that transfers locations from Earth's surface to a flat map?
• Which description matches a boundary monument that is a recoverable mark with no tablet?
• Which term describes a swampy, waterlogged area?
• Where does the quadrangle name appear on a map?
• Which term describes a bridge that can be opened for water traffic?
• Which term describes lines that show zero magnetic variation, aligning with true north?
• In the Public Land Survey System, what are the dimensions of a ¼‑section and its area?
• How would an airline pilot use azimuths?
• Which configuration is described as 'Standard gauge multiple track'?
• Which symbol denotes a telephone line on maps?
• A horizontal control point, third order or better, with a permanent benchmark that includes elevation would be most useful for what?
• What does it mean when a horizontal control point is coincident with a section corner?
• Spot elevation on topo maps is characterized as which of the following?
• Which map indicator provides a fixed and precisely known elevation value?
• Intricate surface area is best described as areas that are too irregular to contour except in a very generalized manner, such as lava beds and open strip mines. Which term matches this description?
• Which configuration is described as 'Standard gauge single track; with Station' ?
• What is the primary purpose of a depth curve on a hydrographic map?
• What information does the plant imprint note provide?
• What term describes a map feature that is formed by gradicule tick marks and is defined by 2.5 minute tick marks?
• Where, in general, are state capitals located?
• Which map type does not show the shape and elevation of the land?
• What is the rate of change in elevation of a stream or river?
• What hazard does the symbol Rock bare or awash indicate on navigational charts?
• Which type of area is represented by boundary symbols including state forests, parks, reservations, or monuments?
• Secondary highways are depicted as what?
• How are other roads depicted?
• What does the term 'Apparent (edge of vegetation)' describe?
• Which term describes a road with opposing traffic lanes?
• Which term describes a water body that contains water throughout the year except during periods of severe drought?
• Which symbol is used to represent a light-duty road (improved surface)?
• Which symbol represents fence or field lines in land surveying?
• The label "Disappearing Stream" corresponds to which water feature?
• Which term describes areas that share a common border?
• Which term describes the vertical distance between index contour lines?
• What does Township or range line refer to?
• Do contours on opposite sides of a stream have the same value or different values? Why?
• Which directions are Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest?
• Which symbol denotes a small park (county or city)?
• Which term describes a movable bridge that can be raised to allow boat traffic?
• How many seconds make up one minute?
• Which statement best describes intermediate contour lines on a topographic map?
• How many acres are in a PLSS section?
• Which term best fits a watercourse that does not flow year-round?
• Which category includes Federal Interstate routes and expressways?
• If a township is 6 miles by 6 miles, what is its area in square miles?
• Rice field is a vegetation symbol category. Which term represents this category?
• According to the material, intermittent means what?
• Which symbol represents a power transmission line on maps?
• In map terminology, what are the typical dimensions of a sector as used in the source material?
• What information does an index contour line carry?
• Which boundary type is typically indicated by a normal weighted font and a long line with two short dashes on maps?
• In the Public Land Survey System, the dimensions and area of a township?
• Which geographic or mapping term best matches the description: a plane to which depth measurements are referred; used in depth curves?
• The discarded materials from ore treatment processes, often disposed of in tailings ponds, correspond to which map feature?
• Where would you find road classifications on the map?
• If you want to know the year of the latest revision of the quad, which element would you consult?
• On a topographic map, the built-up area symbol is used to indicate which type of land?
• Latitude lines measure degrees north-south and are marked how on a map?
• A witness corner is typically located how far from the true corner?
• How is the difficulty with the Mercator Projection solved?
• Which boundary symbol uses one line between two short dashes?
• Which features are represented by the Rivers, Lakes and Canals Symbols category?
• What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
• Which category would you consult for symbols of submerged areas and bogs?
• What are the dimensions of a PLSS section?
• What is the term for a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to a statistical variable such as population density?
• In an equal-area map projection, which feature is proportional to the corresponding area on Earth?
• Which category includes symbols such as Quarry, Gravel pit, Mine shaft, and Mill tailings?
• What term describes the system of lines used to determine coordinates on Earth’s surface?
• A road map is an example of a planimetric map. What does the term planimetric mean?
• Which item is a Submerged Areas and Bogs Symbol?
• What feature is indicated by a symbol for a well, windmill, or wind generator on a map?
• Which symbol denotes an underground oil or gas pipeline?
• The National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 is a reference for vertical positions relative to what?
• Which directions are considered cardinal directions?
• What are fixed reference points used for in surveying?
• Which map symbol represents state forest, park, reservation, or monument and large county park?
• What does 'Indefinite or unsurveyed' indicate on Marine Shorelines Symbols?
• The deviation of a reading from true North (geographic North) is called
• What does it mean when a vertical control point has Benchmark coincident with a found section corner?
• Which feature is used to compute distances on a map?
• What is the primary method of distance along U.S. Federal Highways?
• If multiple route markers appear on the same road symbol, what does this indicate?
• The label 'primary road' maps to which type of highway?
• In the Public Land Survey System, the dimensions and area of a ¼ - section?
• Contour lines on a topographic map are typically what color and what do they connect?
• Horizontal control station marks indicate what information is determined?
• What are 2 examples of types of features/information can city maps show that state maps can't?
• Shoreline and mean high water line belong to which symbol group?
• If contour lines coalesce, the terrain is typically...
• Which description corresponds to a vertical control point that is third order or better and has a tablet?
• Where does the map inset usually appear?
• In marine shoreline mapping, what does the Approximate mean high water line indicate?
• Sector dimensions are expressed using what unit?
• Define conformal.
• Which term describes a road feature that bridges a gap and carries traffic over an obstacle?
• In Mines and Caves symbols, what is a 'Quarry'?
• In hydrography, what does the term sounding refer to?
• Which term denotes a road with opposing traffic flow or a median strip?
• What is a quadrangle?
• If the contour interval is 20 meters, which of the following could be a contour value?
• Which statement is true about foreshore as a coastal feature?