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Topographic Maps Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the contour interval on a topographic map?

a)

The distance between two cities

b)

The difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines

c)

The width of a river

d)

The height of a mountain

2.

What does the spacing of contour lines on a topographic map indicate?

a)

The temperature of the area

b)

The slope of the land

c)

The population density

d)

The type of vegetation

3.

Why are topographic maps useful for hikers?

a)

They show buildings

b)

They provide detailed geographic information

c)

They predict the weather

d)

They offer historical facts

4.

How can you tell if the land is steep on a topographic map?

a)

By the color of the lines

b)

By the closeness of the contour lines

c)

By the number of contour lines

d)

By the direction of the lines

5.

What does the word elevation mean?

a)

The distance you walked.

b)

A map that shows the landscape of an area.

c)

The distance something is above sea level.

d)

A very steep hill.

6.

What is topography?

a)

The study of weather patterns

b)

The study of Earth's surface features

c)

The study of ocean currents

d)

The study of animal behavior

7.

What does the contour line labeled "1825" on the map represent?

a)

Elevation of 1825 feet

b)

Distance of 1825 meters

c)

Depth of 1825 feet

d)

Temperature of 1825 degrees

8.

What is the primary feature labeled "Enchanted Rock" on the map?

a)

A river

b)

A mountain

c)

A forest

d)

A lake

9.

What is an index line on a map?

a)

A line that is lighter than other lines

b)

A line that is darker than other lines

c)

A line that shows temperature

d)

A line that shows roads

10.

How do you find the contour interval?

a)

Add two known elevations and divide by two

b)

Multiply two known elevations and subtract five

c)

Subtract one known elevation from another and divide by the number of spaces

d)

Divide one known elevation by another

11.

When the contour lines are farther apart, what does this indicate about the slope?

a)

The slope is steep

b)

The slope is gentle

c)

The slope is flat

d)

The slope is irregular

12.

What is the contour interval (CI)?

a)

100m

b)

10m

c)

25m

d)

20m