Topographic Notes

Determine the contour interval

• 10 m
• 20 m
• 50 m
• 100 m

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #2?

• B
• C
• D
• E

What is the most likely elevation of the mountain below?

• 1550  meters
•  1652 meters
• 1500 meters
• 1700 meters

How many mountain peaks are represented?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

What is the change in elevation from point X to the top of the hill in the topographic map shown?

• 303 m
• 203 m
• 250 m
• 253 m