Topographical Maps

Front

The study of Earth's shapes and features.

Back

topography

Front

_______________ is a 2-D map that shows the elevation and elevation changes of the land in an area.

Back

topographic map

Front

______________________ are lines that connect areas of the same elevation and eventually form a closed loop.

Back

contour lines

Front

_______________ is the distance between contour lines that represent the difference in elevation points.

Back

contour intervals

Front

What is the difference between the highest elevation point and the lowest elevation point?

Back

relief

Front

What is the height above sea level?

Back

elevation

Front

The closer the contour lines are together, the ______________ the slope.

Back

steeper

Front

What is the elevation of point X? Options: 240 meters, 250 meters, 260 meters, 270 meters

Back

260 meters

Front

What is the elevation of point Y? Options: 220 meters, 210 meters, 200 meters, 215 meters

Back

220 meters

Front

What is the elevation of point Z?

Back

140 meters