Topography Review

Height above sea level.

• elevation
• depression
• profile
• slope

Map that shows elevation, relief, and slope of an area.

• Topographic Map
• Peak
• Elevation
• Toptaco Map

The angle or incline

• Slope
• Ridge
• Base
• Slide

True or False: An elevation of 0 = Sea level

• true
• false

True or False: On a topographic map the contour interval tells the difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines.

• false
• true

A dip down on a topography map due to a lake or valley.

• depression 
• profile
• elevation
• black hole

What is the map symbol (darker lines)?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

The difference in elevation between highest & lowest points is known as

• Relax
• Steep
• Relief
• Index contour

This the study and description of the shape of the land and surface features.

• Biology
• Topography
• Geology
• Oceanography

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• a croweded area
• river