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Basic topographic map reading skills
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1
What are the lines on a topographic map called?
Contour lines
Latitude lines
Convergent lines
Isobars
2
What is the contour interval of this map?
10
20
25
50
3
The contour interval is 10 m. What is the estimated elevation at Point D?
146 m
137 m
153 m
140 m
4
What does this symbol on a topographic map mean?
hilltop
valley
train tracks
depression
5
The contour interval is 20 ft. What is the estimated elevation of the peak (summit) of the mountain?
183 ft
167 ft
160 ft
180 ft
6
What is the contour interval for this topographic map?
50
25
20
10
7
The contour interval is 20 ft. Which side of Patty Hill would be hardest to climb?
south
west
southwest
northeast
8
What is the distance between each contour line called?
contour interval
contour slope
elevation notation
topographic interval
9
Which region has the steepest slope?
C
D
A
B
10
What do a series of closed contour lines represent on a topographic map?
depression
cliff
hill or mountain
river
11
What direction is this river flowing?
south ↓
north ↑
west ←
east →
12
Which area is the most gradual slope?
B
A
D
C
13
What feature does the dotted line represent? (creates the U or V shape surrounding it)
cliff
river
hill
peak
14
The contour interval is 20 ft. What is the elevation at point D?
100 ft
120 ft
140 ft
160 ft
