Contour Understanding

What do contour lines on a map represent?

• Lines connecting points of different colors

• Lines indicating political boundaries

• Lines connecting points of equal elevation

• Lines showing the distance between cities

Explain the difference between contour lines that are close together and contour lines that are far apart.

• Close contour lines represent steep terrain, while far apart contour lines represent flat terrain.

• Close contour lines represent low elevation, while far apart contour lines represent high elevation.

• Close contour lines show areas of vegetation, while far apart contour lines show areas of water bodies.

• Close contour lines indicate flat terrain, while far apart contour lines indicate steep terrain.

How are contour lines used in geography and cartography?

• Contour lines are used to indicate population density in a region.

• Contour lines are used to show political boundaries on a map.

• Contour lines are used to represent elevation levels on a map by connecting points of equal elevation.

• Contour lines are used to display weather patterns on a map.

What does it mean when contour lines form a closed loop on a map?

• It indicates a valley.

• It represents a hill or peak.

• It shows a river.

• It represents a forest.

How can you determine the steepness of a slope by looking at contour lines?

• By analyzing the spacing between contour lines.

• By counting the number of contour lines.

• By measuring the length of the contour lines.

• By looking at the color of the contour lines.

Describe how contour lines are used to represent valleys and hills on a map.

• Contour lines are used to represent cities and towns on a map

• Contour lines are used to represent valleys and hills on a map by connecting points of equal elevation. Close contour lines indicate steep slopes like hills or mountains, while widely spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes like valleys or flat areas.

• Contour lines are used to represent rivers and lakes on a map

• Contour lines are used to represent roads and highways on a map

Why is it important to understand contour maps when planning outdoor activities?

• Contour maps are only useful for indoor navigation

• Understanding contour maps is crucial for route planning, assessing terrain difficulty, and ensuring safety during outdoor activities.

• Understanding contour maps is irrelevant for outdoor activities

• It is better to rely on GPS than contour maps for outdoor planning