Topography

Front

What is the study of the shapes and features of the Earth's surface?

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Topography

Front

What are lines that show areas that have the same elevation called?

Back

Contour Lines

Front

If sea level is 0 and the contour interval is 10 feet, how tall is a mountain with 6 contour lines?

Back

60 ft

Front

What do close contour lines indicate?

Back

Steep slope

Front

What is the most likely elevation of a mountain if the options are 774 meters, 871 meters, 922 meters, and 985 meters?

Back

871 meters

Front

What is the term for a graphical representation of the Earth's surface features?

Back

Topographic Map

Front

What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

Back

A hill is generally lower and less steep than a mountain.

Front

What is the purpose of contour lines on a map?

Back

To represent elevation and the shape of the terrain.

Front

What does a contour interval represent?

Back

The vertical distance between contour lines.

Front

What is the elevation of a point that is 3 contour lines above sea level with a contour interval of 10 feet?

Back

30 ft