Topographic maps

Which direction is the stream flowing?

• northward
• southward
• westward
• eastward

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What is the elevation of Y?

• Between 120-140 meters
• Between 100-120 meters
• Between 140-160 meters
• Between 80-100 meters

If we were in a plane, Path B --> C is about the same distance as path E --> N. But, which path is the easier walk? 

• B --> C is the easier walk
• E --> N is the easier walk
• B --> C and E --> N are the same walking distance