Chapter 1 Mapping Earth's Surface

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

• Biology
• Topography
• Geology
• Oceanography

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

• relief line
• slope
• valley
• contour line

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

• Gradual
• Steep
• Relief
• Index contour

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

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

How many mountain peaks are represented?

• one
• two
• three
• four