Contour Maps and Hill Profiles

Mr. Larsen introduces a map reading activity focused on topography, explaining the differences between bird's eye and profile views. He guides students through determining hill heights using contour lines and creating topographic profiles. The video also covers estimating the heights of Ash and Oak Hills, emphasizing the importance of understanding contour lines and profiles in topography.

What is the primary difference between a bird's eye view and a profile view in map reading?

• Bird's eye view shows distance, profile view shows elevation.

• Bird's eye view is a side perspective, profile view is a top-down perspective.

• Bird's eye view is a top-down perspective, profile view is a side perspective.

• Bird's eye view shows elevation, profile view shows distance.

If the contour line is marked at 40 meters, what is the maximum possible height of Able Hill?

• 45 meters

• 40 meters

• 49 meters

• 50 meters

How does the profile view help in understanding the height of Baker Hill?

• It shows the exact height in meters.

• It provides a side view indicating the hill's slope.

• It provides a top-down view of the hill.

• It shows the distance between hills.

What is the significance of the small circle on the contour map?

• It indicates a flat area.

• It indicates a valley.

• It shows the highest point of the hill.

• It marks the starting point of the hill.

What is the rule for determining the maximum possible height of a hill?

• Subtract one from the next possible contour line.

• Divide the current contour line by two.

• Add one to the current contour line.

• Multiply the current contour line by two.

What is the purpose of drawing lines from the bird's eye view to the profile view?

• To calculate the area of the hills.

• To determine the color of the hills.

• To mark the contour lines accurately.

• To measure the distance between hills.

When marking contour lines, what should you do after marking the 40-meter line?

• Mark the 30-meter line next.

• Mark the 50-meter line next.

• Mark the 20-meter line next.

• Mark the 10-meter line next.

What should you do after marking the contour lines on the profile view?

• Color the area between the lines.

• Erase the marks and start over.

• Connect the marks to form the profile line.

• Draw a straight line across all marks.

What is a key hint for estimating the height of Ash Hill?

• The height is always more than 60 meters.

• The height will always be 50 meters.

• The height will never be exactly 50 meters.

• The height is always less than 40 meters.

Why can't the height of Oak Hill be exactly 40 meters?

• Because it is always less than 40 meters.

• Because there are no contour lines indicating 40 meters.

• Because it is always more than 50 meters.

• Because it is not flat across the top.