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What is the main advantage of physiographic diagrams?
What is the main advantage of physiographic diagrams?
- They are drawn to scale.
- They show exact heights and slopes of land forms.
- It is simple and easy to understand. (correct)
- They provide an overhead view of an area.
What is the main purpose of hachures?
What is the main purpose of hachures?
- To depict the shape of valleys.
- To show the steepness of slopes. (correct)
- To represent the direction of water flow.
- To show the height of mountain peaks.
What is a limitation of physiographic diagrams?
What is a limitation of physiographic diagrams?
- They lack accuracy because they are drawn without scale. (correct)
- They are difficult to understand.
- They provide a three-dimensional view of landscapes.
- They are only used for showing valleys.
Why may plateaus and plains be confused on a hachured map?
Why may plateaus and plains be confused on a hachured map?
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In what direction are hachures drawn?
In what direction are hachures drawn?
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What is a characteristic of hachures on a gentle slope?
What is a characteristic of hachures on a gentle slope?
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What is the primary purpose of hachures on a map?
What is the primary purpose of hachures on a map?
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What is the main limitation of hill shading in representing relief on a map?
What is the main limitation of hill shading in representing relief on a map?
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What is the main advantage of layer coloring in representing relief on a map?
What is the main advantage of layer coloring in representing relief on a map?
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What is the main purpose of formlines on a topographic map?
What is the main purpose of formlines on a topographic map?
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How do hachures typically represent landforms on a map?
How do hachures typically represent landforms on a map?
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What is the main limitation of using dark colors in layer coloring?
What is the main limitation of using dark colors in layer coloring?
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