stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Earth Systems -Topograhic Maps Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Earth Systems -Topograhic Maps
Earth Systems -Topograhic Maps
13 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
1,061 plays
Basic topographic map reading skills
Flashcards
13 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
13
Answers
1
What is the contour interval of this map? (hint - the arrow is pointing to 6800)
1000ft
200ft
40ft
50ft
2
What is the contour interval of this map?
50
25
20
10
3
What feature do these V-shaped contour lines represent?
peak
cliff
hill
river
4
What are the lines on a topographic map called?
Scale lines
Grid lines
Contour lines
Latitude lines
5
What is the distance between between each contour line called?
topographic interval
elevation notation
contour interval
contour slope
6
What is the best estimate of point X?
1500
1650
1700
1599
7
What do a series of closed contour lines represent on a topographic map?
depression
hilltop
valley
cliff
8
What direction is the water of this river flowing?
east →
north ↑
south ↓
west ←
9
What is the elevation of this index contour line?
7000
6600
6800
6400
10
Which place has the highest elevation along this river?
Point 1
Point 4
Point 2
Point 3
11
Which side of this hill would be hardest to climb?
top ↑
left ←
bottom ↓
right →
12
What is the contour interval for this topographic map?
25
10
50
20
13
What is a reasonable estimate for the elevation of the lake on the top of the image?
800ft
880ft
1000ft
910ft
