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Science Olympiad Road Scholar Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 10
Why is mean sea level used?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a common, fixed reference
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B
It varies by location
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C
It is convenient for navigation
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D
It changes with weather
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QUESTION 2 / 10
In general, where are state capitals located?
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A
Eastern part of a state
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B
Western part of a state
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C
Central part of a state
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D
Along the coast
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QUESTION 3 / 10
In the Public Land Survey System, the dimensions and area of a township?
Choose one answer below.
A
6 miles x 6 miles; 36 square miles
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B
5 miles x 5 miles; 25 square miles
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C
7 miles x 7 miles; 49 square miles
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D
4 miles x 4 miles; 16 square miles
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QUESTION 4 / 10
What is bearing?
Choose one answer below.
A
The degrees out from the center of the map.
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B
The distance around a circle.
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C
The elevation difference between two points.
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D
The population density of an area
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QUESTION 5 / 10
What does a profile plot indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cut-away view or cross-section view
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B
Bird's-eye view of the terrain
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C
Color-coded relief shading
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D
3D perspective of the terrain
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QUESTION 6 / 10
Which map feature uses lines to show relief by varying thickness, indicating slopes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Hachures
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B
Contours
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C
Isobars
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D
Shading
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QUESTION 7 / 10
Bearings designate direction by what format?
Choose one answer below.
A
An angle and quadrant letters, never greater than 90°, referenced from north or south
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B
A distance in meters
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C
A straight line length
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D
A velocity and heading
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QUESTION 8 / 10
What information is shown in the legend of a topographic map?
Choose one answer below.
A
The Classes of Roads and Route Markers
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B
The Contour Interval
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C
The Scale
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D
Grid References
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QUESTION 9 / 10
A witness corner is typically located how far from the true corner?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 chain
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B
5 or 10 chains
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C
100 feet
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D
1 mile
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QUESTION 10 / 10
Which item is a Surface Features Symbol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Levee
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B
Submerged marsh
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C
Land subject to inundation
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D
Intricate surface area
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