Topography

Topographic maps use symbols to show different features on the land.

• true
• false

The shape of the land is shown by connecting points of the same elevation to form a ____________.

• relief line
• slope
• valley
• contour line

Contour lines that are very close together indicate the land is _______________

• gentle/gradual
• a forest
• steep
• a swamp

Contour lines that are very far apart indicate the landscape is _____________

• gentle/gradual
• steep
• a forest
• a swamp

V-shaped contour lines show a

• mountain top
• stream valley
• depression
• steep slope

What could be the lowest elevation in the depression?

• 50 feet
• 41 feet
• 60 feet
• 51 feet

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

Which direction is the river flowing?

• north
• south
• east 
• west