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Topographic Quiz Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct definition for contour interval?

a)

The lines on a topographic map

b)

The value of the spaces between the lines

c)

The hilltop

d)

The triangle at the top of the hill

2.

What does the triangle at the top of the hill mean?

a)

The base of the mountain

b)

The triangle shows which way the water flows

c)

The triangle shows the exact height of a mountain

d)

The triangle is part of a secret cult

3.

Which shows a steep slope?

a)

The image on the right

b)

the image on the left

4.

Which shows an image of a gentle slope?

a)

The image on the left

b)

The image on the right

5.

How are steep slopes shown on topographic maps?

a)

Lines that are spread far apart

b)

Lines that are all around the same distance

c)

Lines that are vertical

d)

Lines that are close together

6.

How are gentle slopes shown on a topographic map?

a)

Lines that are far apart

b)

Lines that are all around the same distance

c)

Lines that are vertical

d)

Lines that are close together

7.

What are contour lines?

a)

Vertical lines on hills

b)

Lines on topographic maps with equal elevation

c)

The same line on a topographic map with different elevation

d)

The value of the spaces between the lines

8.

Is it possible to have one contour line with two different elevations?

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

What is the contour interval?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

d)

40

10.

This is most likely a picture of a ...

a)

river

b)

hole

c)

mountain

d)

tree

11.

What would be the easiest way to climb this mountain?

a)

From the left side

b)

From the right side