Topographic Map Reading Skills
A Grade 11 social studies worksheet focusing on reading and interpreting topographic maps, including contour lines, elevation, and landforms.
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Topographic Map Reading Skills
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of topographic maps for all questions.
1. What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
A gentle slope
A steep slope
A flat area
A river valley
2. The imaginary lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation are called .
3. A V-shape in contour lines that points uphill indicates a .
4. All topographic maps use the same contour interval.
True
False
5. Explain the significance of index contour lines on a topographic map.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
6. The difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines is called the .
7. A closed contour line with hachure marks pointing inward indicates a .
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
8. Elevation
a. The difference in height between the highest and lowest points of an area
9. Benchmark
b. A point of known elevation on a map, often marked with a brass plate
10. Gradient
c. The height of a point above a reference level, usually sea level