Contour Lines

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

Which direction is the river flowing?

• north
• south
• east 
• west

Match 1

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Match 2

• B

• C

• D

• E

• F

Match 3

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Match 5

• C

• D

• E

• F

• A

Match the topographic map to its profile.

• 
• 
• 
• 

What is the most likely elevation of the mountain below?

• 1550  meters
•  1652 meters
• 1500 meters
• 1700 meters

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill