Topographic Maps

What are the three types of maps?

• Aerial, physical and topographical maps

• Physical maps only

• Goggle Maps

• An Atlas

What is elevation?

• Height

• An elevator

• The width

In the picture, the lines you see are called elevation lines. a ‘line of equal elevation’ is also called a ....

• Contour line

• Relief

What does the word ‘contour’ mean?

• space

• color

• Eyeshadow

The distance between contour lines is called...

• Contour interval

• Contour line

• Colors

• Mountains

Gradient means..

• The slope/steepness

• The width

• Contour line

The difference between a topographical maps highest and lowest point is called the

• Relief

• Contour line

• Gradient

If the lines are far apart, it means it is a slow or ________________ rise/drop

• Gradual

• Steep

If the lines are close together on the map, it means that the rise/drop is ________________

• Steep

• Gradual

Whichever ‘dot’ or location is higher on a map, is the _________

• Steepest

• Gradual, or less steep