Topographic Interpretation
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Topographic Interpretation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A topographic map shows a region with many closely spaced contour lines. What does this indicate about the terrain?
A topographic map shows a river flowing from grid reference 2345 to 2367. In which direction is the river flowing?
Describe how to determine the direction of a slope using contour lines on a topographic map.
Describe the method to measure the straight-line distance between two points on a topographic map.
Describe the process of interpreting drainage patterns from a topographic map.
Explain how to identify a settlement on a topographic map.
A topographic map shows a region with many closely spaced contour lines. What does this indicate about the terrain?
A topographic map shows a river flowing from grid reference 2345 to 2367. In which direction is the river flowing?
On a topographic map, the symbol for a metalled road is usually shown in which color? (1) Red, (2) Black, (3) Blue, (4) Green
Which feature is represented by concentric closed contour lines with decreasing values towards the center? (1) Hill, (2) Depression, (3) Plateau, (4) Ridge
Which of the following best describes contour lines on a topographic map? (1) Lines joining places of equal rainfall, (2) Lines joining places of equal temperature, (3) Lines joining places of equal elevation, (4) Lines joining places of equal pressure
Which of the following features is indicated by a series of closed contour lines with increasing values towards the center? (1) Hill, (2) Valley, (3) Depression, (4) Plain
The area between two contour lines is called a _______.
The difference in elevation between two consecutive contour lines is called the _______.
The direction of flow of a river can be determined on a topographic map by observing the _______ of the contour lines.
The symbol for a perennial well is usually shown as a _______ on a topographic map.
True or False: A causeway is a raised road or path across low or wet ground, often shown by a specific symbol on topographic maps.
True or False: A plateau is represented by widely spaced contour lines at high elevation.
True or False: Bench marks are used to indicate the exact elevation of a point above mean sea level.
True or False: Contour lines never cross each other on a topographic map.
