Topographic Maps

What is the elevation of point B? (Contour interval is 100m)

• 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

A mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?

• Route A
• Route B
•  Route C
• Route D

Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

What does a topographical map show?

• the water features of an area

• the elevation, slope and relief of a land

• roads and highways

• the population of an area's oil reserves

What is the difference in elevation between point B and point X?

• approximately 1600km

• approximately 900km

• approximately 700km

• approximately 100km

What is the approximate elevation at point X?

• 900km
• 1000km
• 1500km
• 1600km

The difference between the highest and lowest point is ...

• relief

• elevation

• plain

...... describes the shape of a land.

• Mountain

• Surface

• Topography

The height above sea level at any point of Earth´s surface is ...

• relief

• elevation

• plateau