Interpreting a Topographic Map

Front

Determine the contour interval: 10 m, 20 m, 50 m, 100 m

Back

20 m

Front

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

Back

steep area

Front

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

Back

gentle slope

Front

How many mountain tops does this map have?

Back

three

Front

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1?

Back

B

Front

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #2?

Back

E

Front

What is the most likely elevation of the mountain below? Options: 1550 meters, 1652 meters, 1500 meters, 1700 meters

Back

1652 meters

Front

How many mountain peaks are represented? Options: one, two, three, four

Back

four

Front

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

Back

360 m

Front

What is the change in elevation from point X to the top of the hill in the topographic map shown?

Back

253