Map Quiz

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 0
• 100m
• 20m
• 3000m

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

This line is bold and darker and has the elevation indicated:

• contour lines
• index contour
• contour interval
• contour loops

Lines on a topographic map that connect lines of equal elevation:

• contour lines
• contour interval
• index contour
• contour loops 

What is this symbol?

• mountain
• depression or sinkhole
• cave
• railroad central

V-shaped contour lines show a

• mountain top
• stream valley
• depression
• steep slope

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

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

A mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?

• Route A
• Route B
•  Route C
• Route D