Form 11: Topographic and Physical Maps
Learn to read topographic and physical maps to understand landforms, elevation, and natural terrain features.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
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When contour lines on a map are drawn very close together, what does this indicate?
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When contour lines are far apart on a topographic map, the terrain is:
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What is the term for the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines?
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What feature is indicated by closed concentric contour circles with the smallest circle in the middle?
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What do hachure marks (short lines pointing inward) on a contour circle represent?
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What type of map shows natural landforms like mountains, valleys, and rivers using shading and color?
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What elevation is represented by sea level on a topographic map?
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If every 5th contour line is darker and labeled with an elevation number, it is called an:
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When contour lines cross a river or stream, they form a 'V' shape pointing in which direction?
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What term refers to the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points on a map?
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On a physical map, what color is typically used to show high mountain elevations?