Topographic Maps

Question 1

The contour interval of a topographic map is the __ in elevation between adjacent contour lines

Accepted Answer

change

Question 2

What is the distance between W and X?

Accepted Answer

1,000 miles

Question 3

Topographic maps use ____ lines to show the elevation of the areas they model.

Accepted Answer

contour

Question 4

If the change in elevation from 1 contour line to the next is 100 ft, the c. interval is ___ft.

Accepted Answer

100

Question 5

To determine points that are farther apart, multiply _ miles times the # of scale lengths..

Accepted Answer

500

Question 6

It shows how many times you would have to enlarge your map to get the ____ size of the land.

Accepted Answer

actual

Question 7

The _____ of geologic features on Earth can be modeled through the use of topographic maps.

Accepted Answer

elevation

Question 8

One of the most important skills needed to read a map is understanding how to use the map's....

Accepted Answer

scale

Question 9

If the lowest elevation is 1,000 ft and the highest is 8,000 ft, the relief would be ____ ft.

Accepted Answer

7,000

Question 10

Contour lines that are _______________ apart represent flat or gently sloped areas.

Accepted Answer

far

Question 11

Contour lines that are close together represent steep ___________.

Accepted Answer

slopes

Question 12

How was this determined?

Accepted Answer

Multiply 500 miles by 2 scale lengths

Question 13

The relief of a top. map is the difference between the highest and ____ elevation on the map.

Accepted Answer

lowest

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