Topographic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SITEWORK, FOOTING, AND FONDATIONS FIRST SECTION A foundation drain shall extend past the outside edge of the footing at least how far? 12 inches What are batter boards? Stakes and ledger boards marking building lines. What is the purpose of a cove or can't strip at a foundation joint? Deflect water from the foundation wall. What is the MINIMUM overlap for the joints in the polyethylene film moisture barrier applied over the exterior of a below grade foundation wal...

Graded Assignment Lap Report: Topographic Maps Answer the questions. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit. Total score: ____ of 35 points Map and Profile (Score for Question 1: ___ of 14 points) 1. Draw your topographic map in the space below. Include the name of the island, scale, legend, compass direction, vertical units and contour interval on your map. If you need more room, you can use a full sheet of pap

Seven Wild-land Fire Environment Factors. ANSWER: -Terrain - Fuel Characteristic -Fire Triangle -Wind - Fuel Moisture -Stability - Fuel Temperature Weather factors relating to wild and fire behavior. ANSWER: temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, windspeed and direction,precipitation Topographic factors important to woodland fire behavior. ANSWER: Elevation, position on slop, aspect, shape of the country, steepness of slope

What is the rotation period of Mercury (sidereal day)? - 59 Earth days How long is one solar day on Mercury? - 176 Earth days What is orbital period of Mercury? - 88 Earth days What is partially molten and takes up 75% of the diameter of its planet? - Mercury's core What planet is smaller than many moons in the SS? -Mercury What is the range of topography on Mercury like? - very small variety What planet has the most extreme temperatures in the SS? - Mercury (800°F to -350°F) What plan...

A map is defined as a graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to represent features found on the ground. -The ideal representation would be realized if every feature of the area being mapped could be shown in true shape. -The purpose of a map is to provide information on the existence, location, and distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel and communication. I...

PA Pesticide Applicator Exam Core Info with correct answers 2023Bioaccumulation The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors natural control measures within the environment. EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features. Biological Control The use of natural enemies to control pests. EX: Predators, ...

Topographic Maps Exam Questions with Correct Answers Topographic Map - Answer-shows the surface features, or topography of Earth or a certain area. What does a topographic map show? - Answer-it shows natural features such as rivers and lakes. They also show some features made by people such as brodges. They also show elevation. Elevation - Answer-The height of an object above the surface of the sea. What is the elevation at sea level? - Answer-The elevation at sea level is zero mete...

ESC1000L, GLY1010L Lab 2: Topographic Maps Elaborate A: Understanding Elevations and Topographic Contours 1. The map below shows topographic contours at an interval of 20 m. Starting from the 0 m contour at the shoreline, label the elevations of the contours on the map below. Note that the closed contours with the inward hatches are depressions where the elevation decreases towards the center.

Topographic Map Exam Questions with Correct Answers On a topographic map, the difference in elevation between two side-by-side contour lines is called the ___ A. contour interval B. index contour C. depression contour D. hachure - Answer-A. contour interval A point of known elevation on a topographic map is called a/an A. hachure B. contour interval C. topographic profile D. elevation - Answer-C. topographic profile The vertical distance between a given point and the datum plane ...

Topographic Maps Test Questions with Correct Answers Mapmakers use contour lines to represent what three things on topographic maps? - Answer-elevation, relief, and slope contour line - Answer-A contour line on a topographic map connects points of equal elevation. contour interval - Answer-The change in elevation from contour line to contour line is called the contour interval. index contours - Answer-Every fifth line, known as the index contour, is darker and heavier than the other...