Class 3 - Quiz

1. Which of the following is not a typical component of most maps ?

A.  North arrow

B.  Scale

C.  Table of contents

D.  Explanation

2. Geochemical maps do not show ____________ ?

A.  rock sample locations

B.  soil sample locations

C.  magnetism

D.  anomalous sample locations

3. A thematic geochemistry map shows _____________________ ?

A.  numeric geochemical values

B.  contoured geochemical values

C.  electrical properties

D.  colors or symbols which graphically summarize the information.

4. Which coordinate is southeast of a point with the coordinates 5,000 N 8,000 E ?

A.  2,000 N 6,000 E

B.  6,000 N 5,000 E

C.  7,000 N 9,000 E

D.  4,000 N 12,000 E

5. Coordinates of longitude and latitude are given in units of __________________ ?

A.  kilometers

B.  degrees, minutes, seconds

C.  meters

D.  feet

6. An azimuth of 265 indicates a compass direction of _________________ ?

A.  southwest

B.  northeast

C.  southeast

D.  due west

7. Rocks exposed at the surface which are thought to indicate the composition of bedrock are called ____________________ ?

A.  outcrops

B.  float

C.  rubble

D.  veins

8. Which of the following is not essential information to gather in the field when creating a geologic map ?

A.  lithology

B.  geometry

C.  location

D.  time and date

9. The strike of a planar feature in outcrop is a measurement of the bearing of _________________ ?

A.  a line straight down the dip of the feature.

B.  a horizontal line in the plane of the feature.

C.  the compass direction towards the nearest tree.

D.  the alignment of the largest boulders.

10. The instrument used to measure the dip angle of a planar feature is called a _______________ ?

A.  reticule

B.  inclinometer

C.  ohm meter

D.  siesmometer