Unit 2 - Topographic Maps

What is the term for the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines on a topographic map?

• Relief

• Contour interval

• Index contour

• Cardinal direction

Which of the following is used to show the main directions (north, south, east, west) on a map?

• Index contour

• Cardinal directions

• Relief

• Gradual slope

On a topographic map, what does an index contour represent?

• The highest point on the map

• A contour line that is labeled with its elevation

• The lowest point on the map

• The steepest slope

Which term describes the height of a point above sea level?

• Relief

• Elevation

• Contour interval

• Steep slope

What does the term "relief" refer to on a topographic map?

• The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points

• The direction of north

• The distance between contour lines

• The color of the map

Which of the following best describes a gradual slope on a topographic map?

• Contour lines are very close together

• Contour lines are far apart

• Contour lines form a circle

• Contour lines are labeled

If contour lines on a map are very close together, what does this indicate?

• A gradual slope

• A steep slope

• A flat area

• A river

Which type of map shows the elevation and shape of the land using contour lines?

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Road map

• Climate map

If the contour interval on a map is 10 meters, what is the elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines?

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 100 meters

Given a topographic map with contour lines labeled 100 m, 120 m, and 140 m, what is the contour interval?

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 30 m

• 40 m