Geo grade 9 test

A topographic map is...

• A representation of the Earth's atmosphere.
• A simple drawing of a city layout.
• A map showing only water bodies.
• A detailed representation of the Earth's surface showing elevation and terrain features.

An Orthophoto map is...

• A map created using only digital data without any imagery.
• A hand-drawn representation of geographical features.
• A type of satellite image that is not corrected for scale.
• Aerial imagery that is geometrically corrected to be used as a map.

Contour lines are...

• are the squiggly lines on a topographic map that show elevation

• lines that show road networks
• lines that represent temperature variations
• lines that indicate population density

Which type of map is this?

• Aerial photo

• Topographic map
• Political map
• Weather map

Contour lines gives us clues about...

• the shape and height of the land

• the weather patterns in the area
• the types of vegetation present
• the historical significance of the location

With contour lines, it always forms a V-shape when crossing a river. The V always points...

A Cliff is an example of a...

A Gentle slope is...

• A gradual incline or decline.
• A vertical drop or rise.
• A flat surface with no slope.
• A steep incline or decline.

Gradient tells us...

• How steep or gentle a slope is.

• The average height of a slope.

• The maximum height of a slope.

• The speed of a slope.

Natural features on a map are...

• Cities, roads, buildings
• Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and valleys.
• Animals, insects, plants
• Weather patterns, climates, seasons