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- 1. Multiple Choice
For an observer in New York State, the altitude of Polaris is 43° above the northern horizon. this observer's latitude is closest to the latitude of
New York City
Utica
Plattsburgh
Jamestown
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which altitude of Polaris could be observed in New York State?
23°
35°
44°
90°
- 3. Multiple Choice
The latitude and longitude coordinates indicate that this map covers an area that is located
south of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian
south of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian
north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian
north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which latitude and longitude coordinates represent a location on the continent of Australia?
20°N 135°E
20°N 135°W
20°S 135°E
20°S 135°W
- 5. Multiple Choice
As a ship crosses the Prime Meridian, the altitude of Polaris measured from the ship is 50°. What is the ship's location?
0° latitude 50° east longitude
0° latitude 50° west longitude
50° north latitude 0° longitude
50° south latitude 0° longitude
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the latitude and longitude of point L?
5°E 30°N
5°W 30°S
5°N 30°E
5°S 30°W
- 7. Multiple Choice
The lines on which set of views best represents Earth's latitude system?
- 8. Multiple Choice
The approximate latitude of Utica, New York is
43°05'N
43°05'S
75°15'E
75°15'W
- 9. Multiple Choice
There is a four-hour solar time difference between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B?
15°
23.5°
45°
60°
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate altitude of Polaris at Syracuse, New York?
43°
47°
76°
90°
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which New York State city is located at 42°39'N 73°45'W?
Buffalo
Albany
Ithaca
Plattsburgh
- 12. Multiple Choice
On Earth, the solar system time difference between point A and point B would be
1 hour
5 hours
12 hours
24 hours
- 13. Multiple Choice
What time is it in Greenwich, England (at 0° longitude), when it is noon in Massena, New York?
7am
noon
5pm
10pm
- 14. Multiple Choice
It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur?
A
B
C
D
- 15. Multiple Choice
What are the approximate latitude and longitude coordinates of Binghamton, New York?
42°05'N 75°55'W
42°05'N 75°55'E
42°05'S 75°55'W
42°05'S 75°55'E
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate average gradient of the cliff?
10 m/m
30 m/m
300 m/m
700 m/m
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the average gradient of the slope along straight line CD?
100 ft/mi
250 ft/mi
500 ft/mi
1,000 ft/mi
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the contour interval of this map?
10m
50m
100m
150m
- 19. Multiple Choice
Toward which direction does Moody Creek flow?
southwest
northwest
northeast
southeast
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which location has the lowest elevation?
A
E
C
D
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the highest possible elevation of point Y on North Dome?
7,500ft
7,590ft
7,599ft
7,601ft
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which point is located on the steepest slope?
F
B
C
D
- 23. Multiple Choice
In which direction does the Cinder River flow?
southeast
southwest
northeast
northwest
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which two points have the same elevation?
G and F
B and D
C and D
G and C
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which map view best represents the topography of this region?
- 26. Multiple Choice
Points A, B, X, and Y are locations on a map. Elevations are shown in feet.
Which diagram best represents the topographic profile along a straight line from point A to point B?
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