The ratio of distance on a map to actual ground distance is known as the ____________.
a) map legend
b) map scale
c) map revolution
d) cartographic rule
Ans: b) map scale
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a. true b. false
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Which of the following landforms is INCORRECTLY matched with a drainage pattern?
A) Volcano — radial B) Topographically disrupted areas — parallel C) Folded mountain belt — trellis D) Eroded dome — annular
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People living in the Andes Mountains approximately 5,000 years ago domesticated ________
A) chickpeas B) wheat C) potatoes D) barley E) corn
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