Topographic maps quizz

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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This is a satellite image of the Houston Ship Channel. Which point on this image will experience the most erosion?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The satellite image below shows a portion of the Namib Desert in Africa. This is an ancient, sandy desert with dunes that can be up to 305 m tall. The Namib Desert extends inland from the Atlantic Ocean between 80 km and 200 km and receives only 5 mm to 76 mm of rain each year.

A satellite picture of this same area taken weeks before shows that the shape and location of some sand dunes have changed. Which of these most likely caused the changes in the dunes?

• Ocean waves

• Flowing rivers

• Blowing wind

• Crustal uplift

If sea level always equals (0), and the contour interval is 10 feet how tall is this mountain?

• 30 ft

• 40 ft

• 50 ft

• 60 ft

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Match topographic map #4 with the appropriate profile.

• C

• D

• E

• F

A line that connects points of equal elecation on a map

• Contour interval

• Contour legend

• Contour line

• Index Contour