Topographic Maps Quiz

Topographic Maps Quiz

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Topographic Maps Quiz

Topographic Maps Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Rebecca Jackson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is elevation?

The distance between two points

The angle between the horizon and an object

Height above sea level

Distance below sea level

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the unit of measurement for elevation?

inches or centimeters

pounds or kilograms

gallons or liters

feet or meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is contour interval?

The contour interval is the angle between contour lines on a map.

The contour interval is the horizontal distance between contour lines on a map.

The contour interval is the vertical distance between contour lines on a map.

The contour interval is the distance between two adjacent contour lines on a map.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How are contour lines used to represent elevation on a topographic map?

Contour lines represent the distance between two points on a topographic map.

Contour lines connect points of different elevation on a topographic map.

Contour lines indicate the direction of water flow on a topographic map.

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation on a topographic map.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when contour lines are close together on a topographic map?

It represents a body of water.

It means the map is inaccurate.

It indicates a flat terrain.

It indicates a steep slope or a cliff.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when contour lines are far apart on a topographic map?

No slope or level ground

Gentle slope or flat terrain

Steep slope or rugged terrain

Contour lines are not related to slope

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a benchmark on a topographic map?

A benchmark on a topographic map is a point of known elevation that is used as a reference for other elevations on the map.

A benchmark on a topographic map is a symbol used to represent a river or stream.

A benchmark on a topographic map is a line that connects points of equal elevation.

A benchmark on a topographic map is a type of compass used for navigation.

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