CFA#4 Pt. 2 Review

CFA#4 Pt. 2 Review

Topographic Maps

Contour Interval

• The Contour Interval (CI) is the difference in elevation from one contour line to the next.

• Usually, every line isn't marked so you have to determine the CI yourself.

• Let's practice. What is the CI for this topographic map?

Multiple Choice

Match the topographic map to its profile.

Multiple Choice

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

Multiple Choice

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

Multiple Choice

What is the elevation of the peak of the small island on the left side?

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

• 50 meters

Multiple Choice

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Weather Maps

Multiple Choice

Where do hurricanes form?

• In the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the equator

• In the cool waters of the North Sea

• In the Pacific Ocean near Japan

Multiple Choice

Hurricanes are a very strong type of __________.

• tornado

• blizzard

• tropical storm

• tsunami

Multiple Choice

Which direction is the warm front moving?

• northeast

• northwest

• southeast

• southwest

Multiple Choice

What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?

• fair-weather, beautiful clear skies

• Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather

• cloudy skies, dry air

• cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Multiple Choice

High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...

• Cloudy/Overcast Weather
• Cold Weather
• Warm Weather
• Fair Weather

Multiple Choice

• Low Clouds
• Low Temperatures
• Light Wind
• Low Air Pressure

Multiple Choice

• Warm Front
• High Air Pressure
• Cold Front
• High Temperatures