mapping notes check 3

The study of the shape of the land is called ...

• cartography

• topography

• climatology

• scientology

A bathymetric map …

• maps out someone’s bathtime schedule

• will describe the land in metric units

• shows what land under the water looks like

• shows political boundaries

Elevation is always measured from…

• the lowest common point

• sea level

• the equator

• underground

The elevation of letter a is between...

• 0 and 100

• 500 and 600

• 200 and 300

• 100 and 200

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• flatter land

• river

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

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

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