Topographic Maps Quiz 2024

A contour line connects points of equal _________.

• A) Elevation

• B) Distance

• C) Temperature

• D) Pressure

In the Key of a topographic map, you can find the contour interval which is always _________.

• Variable

• Constant

• Increasing

• Decreasing

The darker and heavier lines are called an ________ _________.

• A) Index Contour

• B) Major Line

• C) Elevation Marker

• D) Base Line

Every 5th line is called the ________ _________.

• Index Contour

• Major Line

• Elevation Marker

• Base Line

When contour lines are far apart, the land is very _________.

• Steep

• Flat

• Hilly

• Rocky

When contour lines are close together, the land is _________.

• Steep

• Flat

• Hilly

• Rocky

Elevation is written on every ______ line.

• Contour

• Index

• Major

• Minor

Which of the following is true about contour lines?

• A) They connect points of equal elevation.

• B) They cross each other.

• C) They are always straight.

• D) They indicate temperature.

Contour lines never cross each other.

• True

• False

Contour lines NEVER connect with themselves.

• True

• False