Topographic Interpretation
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Topographic Interpretation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how you would identify a depression on a topographic map.
Describe how you would identify a plateau on a topographic map.
Describe how you would identify a waterfall on a topographic map.
Describe the method to determine the direction of a river flow using contour lines.
Explain the difference between a spur and a valley as shown by contour lines.
Explain the importance of topographic maps in planning and development.
Explain the importance of understanding conventional symbols in topographic interpretation.
If a river flows from grid reference 123456 to 129456, in which direction is it flowing?
Which colour is used to show cultivated land on a Survey of India topographic map? (1) Yellow (2) Green (3) Blue (4) Brown
Which direction does a river flow if the contour lines form a 'V' shape pointing upstream? (1) Upstream (2) Downstream (3) Perpendicular to the 'V' (4) In a circle
Which of the following features can be identified using contour lines on a topographic map? (1) Rivers (2) Elevation (3) Roads (4) Population
Which of the following features is represented by green colour on a topographic map? (1) Forests (2) Water bodies (3) Roads (4) Settlements
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a line joining points of equal elevation on a map.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a key to the symbols used on a topographic map.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the vertical distance between two contour lines.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a map is the relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
True or False: A ridge is shown by contour lines that form a U or V shape with the closed end pointing downhill.
True or False: Bench marks are used to indicate the exact height of a point above mean sea level.
True or False: Closely spaced contour lines indicate a steep slope.
True or False: The closer the contour lines, the steeper the slope.
