topography

The bold lines that appear on the map every 5th contour line with the exact elevation written on it is the ______________________

• Index Contour line
• Contour interval
• Relief
• Slope

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

• Biology
• Topography
• Geology
• Oceanography

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

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

The Great Rift Valley in Africa and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge were both created by this type of plate boundary. 

• divergent
• convergent
• transform
• subduction

The youngest rocks on the seafloor are most likely found...

• closest to a mid-ocean ridge
• farthest from a mid-ocean ridge
• near the coastlines
• closest to a deep sea trench

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m