Topographic maps

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

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What is the contour interval of the topographic map below?

• 400 m
• 200 m
• 100 m
• 80 m

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same
• goes up or down
• disappears
• is below sea level

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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