Topo Maps

This is the:

• Map

• Scale

• Key

_________________ show the Earth as FLAT.

• Maps

• Globes

• Compass rose

_________ show the Earth as a SPHERE.

• Maps

• Globes

• Compass rose

What does a key tell us?

• Date
• Weather
• What the pictures mean
• Color

The purpose of a compass rose it to ___________________.

• identify directions
• identify size
• identify colors
• to smell pretty

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What is the elevation of A?

• 10 meters
• 20 meters
• 40 meters
• 120 meters

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

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

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m