Working with Maps

The video tutorial introduces different types of maps, focusing on topographic maps. It explains how to read and use topographic maps by identifying features such as contour lines, elevation, and symbols for human-made and natural features. The tutorial guides students through activities like finding rivers, lakes, and roads on a map, and understanding contour intervals. It also covers analyzing topographic features like steep hills, valleys, and flat areas using contour lines.

What type of map shows the elevation of features using lines?

• Topographic map

• Road map

• Political map

• Weather map

What does a contour line on a topographic map represent?

• Points of equal temperature

• Points of equal elevation

• Points of equal population

• Points of equal distance

What is the term for the distance between contour lines on a map?

• Contour gap

• Elevation span

• Elevation interval

• Contour interval

How can you identify a steep hill on a topographic map?

• Contour lines are far apart

• Contour lines are wavy

• Contour lines form a circle

• Contour lines are close together

What shape do contour lines form to indicate a valley on a topographic map?

• Circle

• Zigzag

• Square

• V or U shape