Elevation Maps Worksheet
Explore the principles of elevation maps, contour lines, and their applications in geography and social studies for Grade 11 students.
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Elevation Maps Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of elevation maps and geographical concepts.
1. What do closely spaced contour lines on an elevation map indicate?
A gentle slope
A steep slope
A flat area
A valley
2. What is the primary purpose of an elevation map?
To show political boundaries
To depict landforms and terrain
To illustrate population density
To highlight climate zones
3. A contour line connects points of equal on an elevation map.
4. The difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines is called the interval.
5. Explain how V-shaped contour lines can indicate the direction of water flow in a river or stream.
6. Contour lines can cross each other on an elevation map.
True
False
7. Index contour lines are typically thicker and labeled with their elevation.
True
False
8. Observe the provided image of a mountain with elevation zones. Describe how the different colors and shading represent changes in elevation.
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