Topographic Interpretation
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Topographic Interpretation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A map has a scale of 1:50,000. If two points are 4 cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between them in kilometres?
A topographic map shows a series of concentric contour lines with increasing values towards the centre. What does this indicate?
Describe how you would identify a plateau on a topographic map.
Describe the method to determine the direction of flow of a river using contour lines on a topographic map.
Describe the steps to calculate the gradient between two points on a topographic map.
Explain the difference between a ridge and a valley as represented by contour lines.
Explain the importance of understanding topographic maps for disaster management.
Explain the significance of the legend/key in a topographic map.
On a topographic map, a black dot usually represents a (1) Well, (2) Temple, (3) Settlement, (4) Tree
Which colour is generally used to show forested areas on a topographic map? (1) Green, (2) Blue, (3) Red, (4) Yellow
Which of the following features can be identified by the presence of a meandering blue line on a topographic map? (1) Road, (2) River, (3) Railway, (4) Canal
Which of the following features is indicated by concentric closed contour lines with decreasing values towards the centre? (1) Hill, (2) Depression, (3) Plateau, (4) Ridge
Contour lines on a topographic map join points of ________ elevation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ interval is the vertical distance between two consecutive contour lines.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the reference point for measuring elevation on topographic maps in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a map is the relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
State whether the following statement is true or false: A saddle is a low point between two hills.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Bench marks are used to indicate the exact height of a point above mean sea level.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Contour lines never cross each other except in the case of an overhanging cliff.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The scale 1:1,000,000 is larger than 1:50,000.
