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

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

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 is this symbol?

• mountain
• depression or sinkhole
• cave
• railroad central

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What could be the elevation of the mountain top?

• 860 km
• 840 km
• 841 - 859 km
• 861 - 869 km

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

V-shaped contour lines show a

• mountain top
• stream valley
• depression
• steep slope

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain peak