OS Maps

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• flatter area
• river

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• flatter area
• river

Where do we measure the height of the land from?

• The nearest part of flat land
• The centre of the earth
• Sea ;
  Sea level

If the contour lines make a v shape it is a....

• hill
• valley
• flat land

If the contour lines are close together the hill is...

• steep
• flat
• a gradual hill

What are the 3 ways that height can be shown on a map?

• Layer colouring, a ruler, mountains.
• Mountain, valley, river.
• Layer colouring, a river, a valley.
• Layer colouring, contour lines, spot heights.

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m