Topographic Maps

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Which profile image, on the right, matches topographic map # 6, on the left?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which of the following best describes a flat area on a topographic map?

• Contour lines are zigzagged

• Contour lines form a circle

• Contour lines are close together

• Contour lines are far apart

What are contour lines used to represent on a topographic map?

• elevation or height

• temperature

• vegetation

• population density

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

The distance between contour lines is called...

• Contour interval

• Contour line

• Colors

• Mountains

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

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

Match topographic map #4 with the appropriate profile.

• C

• D

• E

• F

• B