Contour Mapping Skills Assessment

The video tutorial explains topographic maps, highlighting their unique features like contour lines that represent elevation. It covers essential skills for analyzing these maps, including determining contour intervals, identifying the highest and lowest elevations, and recognizing steep and flat areas. The tutorial also explains how to determine stream flow direction, calculate gradient, and create a profile view of the landscape. These skills are crucial for understanding the three-dimensional shape of landforms and interpreting topographic maps effectively.

What makes a topographic map different from a regular map?

• It shows only the outline of a landmass.

• It highlights only the water bodies.

• It displays the three-dimensional shape of the landmass.

• It focuses on political boundaries.

What is a contour line on a topographic map?

• A line that marks the boundary between two countries.

• A line that shows the direction of the wind.

• A line that indicates the elevation of a specific point.

• A line that shows the depth of water bodies.

How can you determine the contour interval on a map?

• By measuring the distance between two points.

• By counting the number of contour lines between two index contours.

• By looking at the color of the contour lines.

• By checking the map's legend for the interval value.

What is the contour interval if the lines between 50 and 100 are equally spaced?

• 20 feet

• 10 feet

• 5 feet

• 15 feet

How can you find the highest elevation on a topographic map?

• By looking for the lowest contour line.

• By checking the color gradient on the map.

• By identifying the highest contour line or a marked peak.

• By measuring the distance from the sea level.

If a point is inside the 1600 contour line but outside the 1700 line, what is its possible elevation?

• Less than 1600

• Exactly 1600

• Between 1600 and 1700

• More than 1700

Where would you find the steepest slope on a topographic map?

• Where contour lines are close together.

• Where contour lines are far apart.

• Where there are no contour lines.

• Where the contour lines form a circle.

How can you determine the direction of a stream's flow on a topographic map?

• By measuring the width of the stream.

• By looking at the color of the stream.

• By identifying the highest point on the map.

• By checking the direction of the contour line bends.

What is the formula for calculating the gradient of a slope?

• Sum of elevations divided by distance.

• Change in elevation divided by distance.

• Distance divided by change in elevation.

• Distance multiplied by change in elevation.

What is a profile view in the context of topographic maps?

• A top-down view of the landscape.

• A view highlighting political boundaries.

• A side view of the landscape.

• A view showing only water bodies.