Topographic Maps Test Review

A(n) _________________ map shows the physical features of an area of land including elevation.

• contour

• topographic

• index contour

• contour interval

A(n) _________________ line connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map.

• contour

• topographic

• index contour

• contour interval

A bold or thicker line that generally appears every fifth contour line is known as a(n) _________________ line.

• contour

• topographic

• index contour

• contour interval

The _________________ is the change in elevation from one contour line to another.

• contour

• topographic

• index contour

• contour interval

A specific type of contour lines marked with little “teeth” that represents a depression or basin are called ________________.

• landforms

• hachure lines

• contour lines

• depression

A(n) ______________________ is an area of land that has a lower elevation than the land that surrounds it.

• landforms

• hachure lines

• contour lines

• depression

____________________ are physical features on the surface of the Earth.

• landforms

• depressions

• elevation

• compass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A(n) ____________________ is an aerial view of land that is used to study the effects of weathering and erosion.

• landforms

• compass

• elevation

• satellite view

A tool on a topographic map that shows the direction by which the map is being viewed is called a _________________.

• elevation

• compass

• satellite view

• landforms

The _________________ is the height above a given level (general sea level).

• compass

• landforms

• elevation

• satellite view