Topographic Maps (8.9C)

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

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

V-shaped contour lines show a

• mountain top
• stream valley
• depression
• steep slope

What could be the lowest elevation in the depression?

• 50 feet
• 41 feet
• 60 feet
• 51 feet

What is the map symbol (darker lines)?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What is this symbol?

• mountain
• depression or sinkhole
• cave
• railroad central