Topo Vocabulary

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

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.

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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

Find the contour interval:

• 10 ft
• 20 ft
• 25 ft
• 100 ft

What is the map symbol (darker lines)?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

The elevation from one contour line to the next:

• contour lines
• contour interval
• index contour
• contour loops