Mapping

Question 1

Spot height

Answer 1

Points on maps that show the exact altitude of that point on earth’s surface. Shown on maps as black dots.

Question 2

Topography

Answer 2

Term used to describe a collection of selected features from environments. These include the height, shape, and slope of the land, vegetation, and a range of human features.

Question 3

Contour (line)

Answer 3

Lines on maps that join points of equal height above sea level.

Question 4

Orientation

Answer 4

Difference between the directions on a map and compass directions in reality.

Question 5

Layer colouring

Answer 5

The filling in of an area between two contours with different colours.

Question 6

Landform shading

Answer 6

When shading is applied to maps so colours darken as elevation increases.

Question 7

North Pole and South Pole

Answer 7

Northern/southernmost point on earth. These points lie on opposite sides of the earth to each other.

Question 8

How is relief shown on maps?

Answer 8

Spot heights, contours, contour intervals, layer colouring, landform shading and contour patterns.

Question 9

What do contour lines tell about landforms on a map?

Answer 9

Define contour lines. The closer together contour lines are on a map, the steeper the landform.