Topographic Maps and Watersheds Quiz

What does each contour line on a topographic map represent?

• Horizontal distance between points

• Ground elevation above sea level

• Distance between two points

• Direction of the wind

What is the term used for the difference in elevation between two adjacent contours?

• Contour distance

• Elevation interval

• Contour interval

• Elevation distance

What does the contour interval represent on a topographic map?

• The horizontal distance between contours

• The vertical distance you need to climb or descend from one contour elevation to the next

• The distance between two points on a map

• The steepness of the landscape

What determines the horizontal distance between contours on a topographic map?

• The contour interval

• The elevation above sea level

• The steepness of the landscape

• The direction of the wind

What is one of the easiest landscapes to visualize on a topographic map?

• A river

• A forest

• An isolated hill

• A valley

How does water flow in relation to contour lines?

• Parallel to contour lines

• Perpendicular to contour lines

• Randomly in any direction

• Only downhill

What is a watershed?

• A small pond

• The drainage area of a river or stream

• A type of hill

• A type of garden wall

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What happens to water flow at the top of a saddle or ridge?

• It flows uphill

• It flows down each side

• It remains stagnant

• It flows in a circular motion

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What is the general rule of thumb for the direction of water flow in relation to contour lines?

• Water flows parallel to contour lines

• Water flows perpendicular to contour lines

• Water flows in a circular motion around contour lines

• Water flows only downhill

What does Figure E-3 illustrate?

• A garden wall

• An idealized watershed of a small stream

• A hilltop

• A river delta

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