Topographic Maps Quiz

1. 1. What is the gradient between location A and location B on the topographic map?

• 0.04 ft/mi

• 25 ft/mi

• 40 ft/mi

• 50 ft/mi

2. 2. What is the contour interval on the topographic map?

• 25 ft

• 50 ft

• 150 ft

• 250 ft

3. 3. Which description best compares the gradients of the hill on the contour map?

• AE and EB have the same gradient.

• AE has a steeper gradient than EB.

• CE has a steeper gradient than ED.

• CE and AE have the same gradient.

4. 4. What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the volcanic island?

• 1000 ft/mi

• 2000 ft/mi

• 1250 ft/mi

• 2500 ft/mi

5. 5. What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y on the stream?

• 10 ft/mi

• 40 ft/mi

• 20 ft/mi

• 80 ft/mi

6. 6. What is the gradient between points A and B on the stream?

• 1 m/km

• 2 m/km

• 10 m/km

• 20 m/km

7. 7. What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the map?

• 25 feet per mile

• 50 feet per mile

• 75 feet per mile

• 100 feet per mile

8. 8. What is the approximate gradient along the straight dashed line between points X and Y?

• 50 m/km

• 100 m/km

• 150 m/km

• 300 m/km