Topographic Map Contour

A contour line connects points of equal ___

In a key of a topographic map, you can find the contour interval which is always ___

• constant

• steep

• flat

• elevated

The darker and heavier lines are called an____ _____

When the contour lines are far apart, the land is very___

• bumpy

• flat

• mountainous

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

When contour lines are close together, the land is____

• mountainous

• flat

• steep

The measure of elevation begins with zero feet at sea level.

• True

• False

Contour lines never cross each other.

• True

• False

Contour lines never connect with themselves.

• True

• False

_____________ is the height above sea level.

• elevation

• relief

• contour

• topography