Topographic Maps and Satellite Images CFU

A river is running through the region represented by the topographic map show here. Between what two points will the water in the river be flowing the fastest?

• Point 1 and Point 2

• Point 2 and Point 3

• Point 3 and Point 4

• Point 4 and Point 5

A river delta is shown in the satellite image shown. As time passes, the deposition of additional sediments by the river will likely cause the delta to -

• disappear

• decrease in size

• develop a square shape

• increase in size

A topographic map is shown. What is the contour interval of the map?

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 50

• 100

A hiker planning a trip up a mountainside might want to select the face of the mountain which provides the easiest hike. When looking at a topographic map, what would indicate the part of the mountain that would provide the easiest path for the hiker to take?

• Contour lines spaces far apart

• Large elevation numbers

• Several streams nearby

• Contour lines very close together