Satellites and Topographic Maps Lesson

Provided is a topographic map with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
What landform is shown running from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of this map?

• Mountain
• Plateau
• Valley
• Dune

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

If we were in a plane, Path B --> C is about the same distance as path E --> N. But, which path is the easier walk? 

• B --> C is the easier walk
• E --> N is the easier walk
• B --> C and E --> N are the same walking distance

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How do the arrows on the contour lines help us know in which a creek or river flows?

• The arrows point in the direction of flow
• The arrows point in the opposite direction of flow
• The arrows tell the elevation, not the direction of flow

What is the contour interval of the topographic map below?

• 400 m
• 200 m
• 100 m
• 80 m

Based on the map below, which location has a greater elevation, A or B?

• Location A is higher.
• Location B is higher.
• Locations A and B are at the same elevation.
• It is impossible to determine which location is higher.

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